Monson Cultural Council
The mission of the Monson Cultural Council is to bring new and varied programs that will contribute to the vitality of our community. We award funds to projects that will reach the most residents of all ages and create rich cultural experiences.
Contact
strum34@verizon.net
413-267-4101
Address
Monson Town Office Building
110 Main Street
Monson, MA 01057-1348
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$9,200
FY25 Local Priorities
The MONSON CULTURAL COUNCIL priorities are:
1. Projects must benefit the residents of Monson, be clear in purpose, and reflect careful planning.
2. The project must be held between January and December of the year following the application submission. Example – Applications submitted for October 16, 2024 must be for projects to be completed between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.
3. Most importantly, a letter of support / committment is required from the sponsoring organization, artist, or facility stating when and where the event is to be held in Monson.
FY25 Local Guidelines
Applicants should read all of the Local Cultural Counci Program Guidelines prior to filling out an application.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collaborative for Educational Services, Inc. | Spring Fling Community Arts & Craft Fair | $500 | Friends of the Keep Homestead Museum | Ruth Bader Ginsburg | $450 | Mankita, Jay | Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions | $600 | Monson Against Violence Everywhere | Art is for Everyone | $150 | Monson Cemetery Commission | Historical Cemetery Walk | $500 | Monson Summerfest, Inc. | Musical Entertainment | $1,000 | Neill, David | Jazz Bones Music Concert | $750 | Replanting Monson Tree Committee | How to Take Pictures of the American Chestnut | $500 | The First Church of Monson | Organ Concert: Robert Greene, Recitalist | $1,500 | The First Church of Monson | Silent Film: Peter Krasinski, organ accompanist, improvised and original | $2,000 | The Old Post Road Orchestra, Inc. | Top 100 Movies of All Time | $1,750 |
