Mattapoisett Cultural Council
Mattapoisett Cultural Council supports community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences in and around Mattapoisett. These programs promote the availability of rich cultural experiences for Mattapoisett residents. Council members are municipally-appointed volunteers who help determine how to disburse available funds to individuals, schools, and cultural organizations who apply for project support.
Contact
Jeanne Hopkins
[email protected]
508-758-4100
Address
PO Box 435
16 Main Street
Mattapoisett, MA 02739-2613
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$5,700
FY26 Local Priorities
Applications are also evaluated for:
• How well the program meets our local priorities
• Community support and involvement
• Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
• In the case of for-profit organizations, evidence that a public benefit will result from the project
• Financial need
• Demonstrated planning
FY26 Local Guidelines
Mattapoisett Cultural Council gathers input from the community periodically and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. Mattapoisett Cultural Council will give priority to:
• Local and regional public events like plays, concerts, festivals
• Arts in the schools
• Community arts and cultural organizations
• Field trips for students to museums, performances, or environmental education activities
• Projects that have broad audience appeal
• Projects that specifically target teens, seniors, or families
• Projects that address diverse cultural needs or provide diverse forms of cultural activities
• Applicants who have secured a local collaborator or venue
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews, Roger | SketchyGOichie DRAW! - Empowering Mattapoisett Youth Through Digital Art (referred to as DRAW! throughout this application) | $1,500 | Camarao, Christian | New Bedford Roots and Branches Festival 2026 | $300 | Education Committee of the Mattapoisett Land Trust | MLT Education Committee Educational Programs FY 2026 | $2,500 | Evans, Midori | “Write with Community South Coast” Literary Calendar | $600 | Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Inc. | Here We Go Again!- Mama Mia! Musical | $1,500 | Leventhal, Rona | Goblins and Giggles: Silly Stories For Halloween! | $885 | Marion Art Center, Inc. | MAC Youth Theater 2026 | $500 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Needle Felted Cactus with Hearts | $400 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Step-By-Step Painting Class | $375 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Escape from the Terrible Thicket | $400 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Our Stories, Your Stories Author with Nathaniel Philbrick | $1,500 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Captain Luca's Pirate Adventure | $450 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Family Yoga with Sara DaCosta | $300 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Big Ryan's Tall Tales | $225 | Mattapoisett Historical Society | Celtic Concert at the Mattapoisett Museum | $750 | Mattapoisett Lions Club, Inc. | Fall Free Family Fun Festival | $1,200 | Mattapoisett PTA | Bringing Local White Shark Science to the Classrooms | $760 | Nelson, Elizabeth | Mini Big Top - A Mini Circus for Mini Readers | $900 | New Bedford Ballet Foundation, Inc. | Courage, Perseverance, and Trust: The Manjiro Story | $239 | New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Inc. | In the Wake: Magnuson Stevens Act at 50 | $500 | Practice Best Practice, Inc. | Practice Best Practice Workshops | $250 | Rochester Historical Society, Inc. | Rochester and the Revolution | $200 | Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, Inc. | Shakespeare in New Bedford 2026 - Hamlet | $500 | Showstoppers Performing Arts, Inc. | Showstoppers Performing Arts Inc. | $400 | Sippican Choral Society, Inc. | Winter Wonderland: A Choral Tribute to the Season | $350 | South Coast Children's Chorus | Hear Our Voice! | $600 | SouthCoast Children's Theatre, Inc. | SCCT Presents "Beetlejuice Jr" | $250 | The First Unitarian Church In New Bedford Inc | 42nd Annual Jazz Concert | $500 | The Voices Unheard Ensemble | Voices Unheard 2026 Concert Season | $300 | Town of Mattapoisett | Seahorse Explorer Summer Program | $500 | Tri-County Music Association, Inc. | Complimentary Senior Tickets | $200 | York, Matt | Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash - Songs & Stories w/ Matt York | $500 | Your Theatre, Inc. | Season 80 | $366 | Your Theatre, Inc. | New Bedford Jazz Fest | $400 |