Nahant Cultural Council
The Nahant Cultural Council’s primary mission is to re-grant Mass Cultural Council state funding to eligible applicants for the purpose of promoting excellence, education, diversity, and inclusion in the arts, humanities, and sciences in our town.
Contact
culturalcouncil@nahant.org
781-581-0088
Address
334 Nahant Road
Nahant, MA 01908-1470
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$5,700
FY26 Local Priorities
• Programs about art, humanities, and science
• Programs with a connection to LOCAL: art/artists, music/musicians, culture, history, or nature/environment
• Community-wide events, including festivals, concerts, plays, performances, exhibits, lectures, fairs, etc.
• Opportunities for local residents, children, youth, and seniors to participate
• Programs to expand local support and understanding of diverse or underserved populations
• Projects that demonstrate artistic or creative merit, good design, documented qualifications, accessibility, and community benefit/involvement.
FY26 Local Guidelines
• Applications submitted for programs developed by a Nahant resident or Nahant organizations will be reviewed. Applications submitted by a non-resident will only be reviewed if sponsored by a Nahant organization. A letter of support from that organization must be included with the application, which acknowledges knowledge of the applicant and confidence in the success of the proposed program.
• All funded projects must take place in Nahant, benefit Nahant residents, and be accessible to the general public.
• Applicants are encouraged to blend additional funding for their projects.
• Applications must provide financial details and detailed planning for their project.
• Applicants who have received funding for multiple years will have a lower funding priority.
• The Nahant Cultural Council receives a limited amount money from the state to fund grants each year. While the Nahant Cultural Council has discretion in the awarding of grants, preferential consideration will be given to smaller budget requests in order to fund multiple applicants.
• Funded programs must credit the Nahant Cultural Council & the Mass Cultural Council on all advertising, promotion materials and on the day of the program (via social media or at the venue, etc.). Grant applicants are responsible for all promotions of their event with the collaboration of the venue or organization. Grant activities for the general public should be widely advertised and include outreach through social media. The Nahant Cultural Council can assist with this effort if needed.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Elementary School | Dying and Weaving with Natural Fibers | $825 | Kory, Nora | Nahant-inspired and classical chamber music | $930 | Nahant Public Library | Owls Up Close Live Owl Program | $750 | Sparr, David | The Smack Dabs in Concert | $2,150 | The Delvena Theatre Company | Mangia, Meatballs and Murder | $795 | York, Matt | Johnny Cash - Songs & Stories | $500 |
Review Complete LCC Program Guidelines
