Newburyport Cultural Council

The Newburyport Cultural Council is a 10-member volunteer board whose members are appointed by the Mayor, approved by the City Council, and serve three-year terms. Our purpose is to distribute the funding made available to our community by the State of Massachusetts through Mass Cultural Council. We read, discuss, and vote on all submitted applications.

We seek to support both established and new cultural organizations, large and small, to enhance the already rich cultural environment of Newburyport.

Contact

Pat Cannon
CCouncil@cityofnewburyport.com
978-465-4413

Address
City Hall
60 Pleasant Street
Newburyport, MA 01950-2627

Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$8,300

FY26 Local Priorities

In the 2026 Funding cycle we are looking for in projects:
to encompass, promote the “spirit of Newburyport”
be innovative, community building
be arts, science or both arts and science
cover impactful issues that affect our community

FY26 Local Guidelines

Proposals must benefit Newburyport
Proposals must be coherent and legible with specific dates, times and sites
Must include full and balanced budget information
Funding is for the event or project itself, not salaries, sundries etc.

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

FY26 Funding List

A grant list will be published here after January 17, 2026 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.