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
FY27 Allocation
$5,800
FY27 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
FY27 Local Guidelines
Council 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 |
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