North Reading Cultural Council
The North Reading Cultural Council (NRCC) is a group of volunteers from the North Reading community appointed by the town’s Select Board. The purpose of the NRCC is to enhance, elevate, and enrich cultural life within our community by funding arts, humanities, and science projects. The NRCC receives an annual grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via Mass Cultural Council, and through a competitive grant application process, the NRCC funds projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences that expand access to cultural activities and events in the community.
Thank you for your interest in the North Reading Cultural Council and the grants available for the upcoming year (FY2026). Please review our local priorities and contact us if you have any questions.
Contact
nrculturalcouncil@gmail.com
978-357-5230
Address
North Reading Town Hall
235 North Street
North Reading, MA 01864-1260
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$8,400
FY26 Local Priorities
In making award decisions, the NRCC will take into consideration the following aspects of the proposal listed in order of importance:
1. Grant proposals supporting North Reading resident(s) in art, science, and cultural events and/or a collaboration with North Reading resident(s).
2. Grant proposals supporting historically under-served populations, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), LGBTQ+, and low-income communities, and individuals with disabilities,
3. Grant proposals supporting a cross-section of North Reading generations.
4. Grant proposals supporting North Reading organizations, including schools.
5. Grant proposals providing a clearly defined project and organization including venue and dates.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Information not provided
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coughlin, Francine | 5th Annual North Reading Pride Ride | $750 | Edith O'Leary Senior Center | Art of Opportunity | $1,300 | Goodwin, Todd | GROWING UP “GRUBBY” Stories and Songs of the 1950s and 60s! | $450 | Ipswich River Community Chorus Inc | Ipswich River Community Chorus 40th Anniversary Gala Concert | $700 | J. Turner Hood Elementary School | Contrabass Bar Allows the Youngest Musicians to Rock Out | $533 | Maloney, Scott | I AM ... | $500 | Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild, Inc. | The Massachusetts High School Drama Festival | $1,000 | North Reading Community Coffeehouse | North Reading Community Coffeehouse - Professional Performing Artist Series | $1,000 | North Reading Human Rights Group | Black & Brown Owned Market | $325 | North Reading Human Rights Group | LGBTQ+ Icons and History Training by GBPFLAG | $500 | North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network | Roman Music Therapy Family Drumming Event | $500 | The Delvena Theatre Company | The Incredible Mae West! | $675 | The Musary, JRP Inc. | Musary Musical Instrument Lending Acquisitions | $500 | Wise, Dennis | The Theft of Dignity: North Reading, Free Public Presentation | $680 | Zaino, Nick | The 80s Comedy Boom: A Boston Comedy History | $250 |
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