North Brookfield Cultural Council
The North Brookfield Cultural Council (NBCC) supports public programs that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences; directly affect the residents of North Brookfield; achieve the greatest community benefit; and cultivate the arts through participation and appreciation. The NBCC received $6900 for the fiscal year 2023 as its state allocation.
The North Brookfield Cultural Council seeks to cultivate a culture of equity and inclusion, including the promotion of diversity in the arts, through our programs, information, granting, and through the organizations we support. We are committed to supporting programming that promotes excellence, education, diversity and inclusion in the arts, humanities, and sciences to foster a rich cultural life in our community.
Contact
Karen Erikson
culturalcouncil@northbrookfield.net
508-450-7530
Address
215 North Main Street
North Brookfield, MA 01535-1499
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 Local Priorities
The priority for the North Brookfield Local Cultural Council, as required by Mass Cultural Council, includes a focus on the arts, humanities & sciences, events that benefit the public, and grants that do not discriminate in accordance with state law. The results of the 2024 LCC survey showed that the community would like to see more festivals and fairs, musical and theater productions, and opportunities that showcase science, nature, and the environment. We are also committed to local community involvement and, as such, will be prioritizing local grant submissions as defined by North Brookfield residents and those in the surrounding towns.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Applicants should have an event with a secured venue, tentative date, detailed publicity plan, and a defined budget that outlines and addresses the diverse needs of our community.
First-year applicants will be given priority over those who submit repeat applications.
Events that benefit the greater public will be given priority over those geared to a target audience.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: Songs & Stories from Ireland, Scotland & Wales | $475 | Friends of North Brookfield Town House, Inc. | Cool Kids Choir | $1,000 | Friends of the Stone Church, Inc. | Spring 2025 Concerts at the Stone Church Cultural Center | $200 | Haston Free Public Library | Gravestone Girls: Welcome to the Graveyard! | $450 | Haston Free Public Library | Castle Nitor - Historical Craft Days | $540 | Haston Free Public Library | One Up Games - Open Gameplay Event | $510 | Kachulis, Nick | Life with Bill: A New Model for Aging. | $600 | Lewandowski, Suzanne | NBCARES2HELP Increases Community Resources & Collaboration | $299 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! | $350 | North Brookfield High School | Christmas In North Brookfield | $750 | Roberts Kirk, Deborah | Introduction to watercolor workshop | $425 | The Athol Historical Society, Inc. | Uniquely Quabbin magazine | $250 | Wise, Dennis | The Theft of Dignity: North Brookfield, Free Public Presentation | $680 |
