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

FY26 Funding List

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