New Salem Cultural Council
The priority of the New Salem Cultural Council is to fund a variety of cultural activities that serve all age groups we also to serve a variety of community organizations; for example: area libraries, schools, the Council on Aging, social media platforms and historic buildings.
Priority will be given to local applicants whose proposal pertains to, affects, and can be easily accessed by townspeople and will directly enhance the cultural strength and diversity of our community.
In addition to following the state criteria, we evaluate and give priority to applicants that have made prior arrangements for a local venue and have an approved budget in place. The Council tries to fully fund as many applications as possible. When we make the decision to partially fund a project, we will give priority to those projects that will still be able to move forward with partial funding.
Applicants will be responsible for their own publicity.
Contact
Ami Fagin, Chair
amifagin@gmail.com
978-799-5332
Address
15 South Main Street
New Salem, MA 01355-9713
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$5,700
FY26 Local Priorities
The New Salem Cultural Council (NSCC) prioritizes funding for a wide range of cultural activities that engage all age groups and serve various sectors of our community — including local libraries, schools, the Council on Aging, social media initiatives, and historic venues.
Funding Priorities:
• Preference is given to applicants based in New Salem or whose proposals clearly benefit and are easily accessible to residents.
• Projects should demonstrate the potential to strengthen and diversify the cultural life of our community.
• Proposals with confirmed local venues and a clearly defined, approved budget will receive higher consideration.
• While the Council strives to fully fund as many projects as possible, in cases of partial funding, priority will be given to proposals that can still proceed with reduced support.
Additional Considerations:
• Applicants are responsible for all publicity related to their funded events or projects.
• All proposals must also meet the criteria set by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
• In FY2026, the NSCC supports MASS250, a statewide initiative that fosters enrichment and deeper understanding of Massachusetts’ role in the American Revolution—highlighting untold and lesser-known stories from communities across the Commonwealth.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Information not provided
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1794 Meetinghouse, Inc. | Quabbin Valley Pro Musica 2024-2025 Season | $500 | Bright, Mara | Introduction to Astrology | $350 | LaunchSpace, Inc. | Teen Open Hack | $500 | Longstreeth, Ken | Concert by Jeff Gavioli's BAD NEWS JAZZ & BLUES ORCHESTRA | $1,520 | Manselle, Jafar | West African Drumming Workshop-Come Out To Play | $300 | Montague Shakespeare Festival | Montague Shakespeare Festival | $250 | New Salem Public Library | "Carrie Ferguson Family Music Concert" | $350 | Orange Revitalization Partnership, Inc. | Starry Starry Night | $750 | Pioneer Valley Symphony, Inc. | “Peer Gynt” - 2025 Education Concert | $500 | Swift River Valley Historical Society, Inc. | Painting & Photograph Display | $750 | The Athol Historical Society, Inc. | Uniquely Quabbin magazine | $250 |
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