Norwood Cultural Council

The mission of the Norwood Cultural Council (NCC) is to promote excellence, access, and education in the arts, humanities, history, and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for Norwood residents. Composed of committed volunteer residents, the NCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs via grants funded by the Town of Norwood, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and donations.

Contact

norwoodculturalcouncil@gmail.com
781-762-1240

Address
566 Washington St
Norwood Town Hall
Norwood, MA 02062-2203

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Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$16,000

FY26 Local Priorities

Priorities: This year the Norwood Cultural Council will give priority to the following areas (listed in order of the survey respondents’ preferences):
• Community-wide gatherings, such as cultural festivals, concerts, celebrations
• Nature and science education/events for the community (Nature walks, conservation, etc.)
• Public art, such as murals, sculptures, etc.

NCC Requirements:
Applications must meet local requirements:
– Program must be held within the town of Norwood and/or primarily benefit Norwood residents
– Free or low-cost entry for residents of Norwood
– The program must address NCC’s priorities
– There must be a confirmed venue; written acknowledgement by venue host must be included in application.
– Applications must demonstrate planning and be completed thoroughly.
– Applications must be received by the deadline on October 16 at 11:59 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstance.

FY26 Local Guidelines

NCC Guidelines:
 A critical factor in our decision to award grants is whether the application meets our priorities and requirements.
 The Norwood Cultural Council strives to support individuals and organizations from Norwood and encourages collaboration between agencies and individuals.
 The NCC urges individuals and organizations that are not locally based to work with a local partner to schedule events.
 Applicants should strive to secure matching funds. The NCC is not always able to award the total amount of a request.
 Successful applicants will receive a direct grant; the funds are for programs conducted between January 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.

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.