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
[email protected]
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
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applefield, Janet | Combatting Hate and Prejudice | $150 | Charles J. Prescott Elementary School | Wingmaster | $259 | Charles J. Prescott Elementary School | The Whalemobile | $359 | Charles J. Prescott Elementary School | Prismatic Black History Tribute | $334 | Consentino-Vilorio, Kerry | Pebble Art & Sea glass design workshop | $150 | Cornelius M. Callahan School | Top Secret Science: Hands-On Science Program | $460 | Cornelius M. Callahan School | Reptiles Rock! | $360 | Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School | Hispanic Flamenco | $459 | F.A. Cleveland School | Prismatic Magic Laser Show - Black History Tribute | $359 | F.A. Cleveland School | Music Technology | $559 | F.A. Cleveland School | Mass Audobon's Animal Adaptations | $209 | Friends of Norwood Center Ltd | Norwood Farmers Market Entertainment | $450 | Friends of Visual Arts Norwood, Inc. | Yard Art Norwood | $100 | Hart, Francis | The “Me” Decade - A Cultural Review of the 1970s Through Music | $125 | IMPACT Norwood, Inc. | IMPACT Norwood Germany Brook Trail Public Art Project | $150 | Jeanty, Rachelle | WeCreate Social Event Series | $200 | John P. Oldham Elementary School PTO | Rainforest Reptiles: "Reptiles Rock" | $209 | John P. Oldham Elementary School PTO | Len Cabral Storytelling Performance | $259 | John P. Oldham Elementary School PTO | Discovery Museum Traveling Science Workshop | $284 | John P. Oldham Elementary School PTO | Potato Hill Poetry Workshop/Presentation | $409 | John P. Oldham Elementary School PTO | Science from Scientists: "STEM Discovery Days" | $460 | John P. Oldham Elementary School PTO | Jarrett Krosoczka: Author Visit | $1,009 | John P. Oldham Elementary School PTO | Prismatic Magic: "Black History Tribute" | $359 | MUSE, Inc. | MUSE, INC - Musical Visits for Seniors | $250 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! a dance series | $175 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic - The Musical | $200 | Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild, Inc. | The Massachusetts High School Drama Festival | $310 | Morrill Memorial Library | 2026 Library Artist-in-Residence | $500 | Negron, Mark | Pa'lante Norwood | $500 | Norwood Conservation Commission | Norwood Seed Library | $300 | Norwood Coordinated Family & Community Engagement | Norwood Early Childhood Education Fair | $300 | Norwood Evening Garden Club | Hawes Pool NEGC Garden Redesign | $275 | Norwood Juneteenth Committee | Norwood Juneteenth 2026 | $500 | Norwood Recreation Department | Hawes Pool Mural | $900 | Norwood Recreation Department | Tyke Hikes | $75 | Parkway Concert Orchestra, Inc. | Fall Concert | $250 | The Attleboro Museum, Inc. | High Art Exhibition: "Revolutionary Art" | $150 | Thomas Balch Elementary School | 1 degree outside | $409 | Thomas Balch Elementary School | History at Play | $309 | Town of Norwood | 2025 Carillon Concert Series | $200 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Wingmasters: World of Owls | $260 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Pumpernickel Puppets: Bugsy and Friends | $260 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Wacky Science Show | $460 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Barn Babies | $460 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Toe Jam Puppet Band | $410 | York, Matt | Matt York - Songs & Stories: The Highwaymen | $225 | marypaz, marypaz | Norwood Art Walk | $275 |