Maynard Cultural Council
The Maynard Cultural Council supports community cultural projects through its grant programs. It awards grants to local organizations that adhere to the Mass Cultural Council Guidelines and our local Maynard Guidelines. Local and regional artists and arts organizations are eligible to apply for grants. The Council, appointed by the selectmen, prioritizes new initiatives and gives preference to artists and events that benefit Maynard.
Contact
culturaldistrict@townofmaynard.net
978-897-1302
Address
195 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754-2575
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$8,600
FY25 Local Priorities
Projects that coordinate and collaborate with multiple individuals and institutions within Maynard.
We will prioritize programs that benefit the citizens of Maynard, in particular those that emphasize content for children and seniors.
We also will prioritize projects that benefit public spaces in Maynard and encourage tourism.
FY25 Local Guidelines
The program must occur between 1/1/25 and 12/31/25, with priority granted to those events occurring after 2/1/25.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Signals Studio | Wheel Throwing for Seniors; Teen Anime Art | $898 | Artspace, Inc. | Cuba - through the photographers lense | $250 | Artspace, Inc. | Valentine Card Crafting & Connections | $400 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $300 | Fanara, Patricia | Maynard Jazz Jams | $400 | Friends of Maynard Public Library, Inc. | Free Summer Concert in Memorial Park | $1,000 | Friends of the Maynard Holiday Parade | 2024 Maynard Holiday Parade | $750 | Kelly, Kaye | SheGrooves; Using Our Voices for Positive Change | $600 | Maynard Community Band | Maynard Community Band Free Concerts | $500 | Nardone, Giulietta | Writing Life Stories | $250 | Slowick, Margot | Touch Drawing Classes | $450 | Smith, Jessica | High Notes: An Interactive Concert | $750 | Sobkowicz Kline, Margaret J | The 2024 Farmers Market Music Series | $1,050 | Stockwell-Alpert, Erica | Strange Maynard Independent Film Festival | $500 | The Assabet River Rail Trail, Inc. | Trail of Flowers | $250 | The Maynard Business Alliance Incorporated | Spring ArtWalk | $800 |
