Millis Cultural Council
The Millis Cultural Council’s mission is to promote excellence, access, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in order to enhance the quality of life in our community.
The MCC strives to achieve these goals through the funding of local arts projects and programs with grants, and by hosting special events in Millis.
For more information about the Millis Cultural Council or how to become a member or email us at millisculturalcouncil@gmail.com.
Contact
Amy Cohen
millisculturalcouncil@gmail.com
617-755-3245
https://www.millisma.gov/cultural-council
Address
900 Main Street
Millis, MA 02054-1512
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$7,300
FY25 Local Priorities
Submissions are due October 16, 2024 to this website: https://www.mass-culture.org/millis
Priority will be given to proposals for programs that are:
-Free and open to the public to benefit the Millis community
-First-time submissions
FY25 Local Guidelines
Applicants are encouraged to include a sample of their work for consideration.
Proposal requirements include:
-A no-cost component for either participants and/or attendees (or some subset thereof)
-Proposed time frame of when the program will run
-If the program has received funding in the last three years, an explanation of actions to build the program’s sustainability
-Confirmation activity will take place within the town of Millis in the form of a letter from the organization or venue hosting (e.g., Millis Public Library, Millis Senior Center, Millis High School
Special note: Millis High School Seniors may apply for funding to support their senior project requirement.
Please see the submission website above for FY2024 recipients for examples of successful applications.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Amy | Painting Venus Paint Party | $500 | Charles River Chorale, Inc. | Risers | $400 | Charles River Sinfonietta, Inc. | Seven Chamber music concerts at Millis Library or Church of Christ in Millis, also performed at Church of Christ Brockton, Trinity Church Northborough, Unitarian Church in Wayland, and The Nat'l Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro and more. | $495 | Copice, Stephanie | Peppermint Sticks | $300 | Friends of Niagara Firehouse, Inc. | Niagara Coffee Haus presents | $750 | Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild, Inc. | The Massachusetts Middle School Drama Festival | $650 | Millis High School | Shoah Foundation Presentation | $600 | Parnes, Janet | The Unsung Heroine Behind the New Deal (Part ll) | $300 | Quilop, Meaghan | CRCC Accompanist | $650 | Theatre Group of Millis, Inc. | Broadway Musical, The Wizard of Oz | $850 | Town of Millis | Summer Concert Series | $550 | Zammarchi, Robert | Frosted Fireflies | $700 |
