Oxford Cultural Council
The Oxford Cultural Council is a group of volunteers working to promote access and diversity in the arts, humanities, and sciences. We are funded by the Mass Cultural Council, and we award grants to individuals, schools, and non-profit organizations for cultural projects.
Applications are submitted using the online application. Paper or mailed applications cannot be accepted. Applicants who need assistance completing an online application should contact the Communities Team:
Contact
occ@oxfordma.us
508-499-8582
Address
Oxford Town Hall
325 Main Street
Oxford, MA 01540-1750
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$13,000
FY25 Local Priorities
Effective FY 20, Local Priorities include field trips, maintaining/expanding arts and cultural education, and community gatherings.
The Oxford Cultural Council will prioritize applicants who have listed a local sponsor on their application.
The Oxford Cultural Council will prioritize applications that are not virtual.
FY25 Local Guidelines
In addition to the MCC guidelines, the Oxford Cultural Council has established the following guidelines:
1. Projects should be of demonstrated quality.
2. Projects must occur within and/or involve residents from Oxford.
3. A prior written commitment from an Oxford Institution or Organization (Local Sponsor) must be obtained and included with the grant application.
3. Any school or organization submitting multiple funding requests must prioritize their projects. Otherwise, the OCC will prioritize the requests.
4. We cannot be held responsible for applications lost in the mail. If an applicant can demonstrate that an application was sent by the postmarked deadline, the Council will consider the application on time.
5. If the event could be held with partial funding, please specify that in the application.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred M. Chaffee School | Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Center | $1,030 | Clara Barton Elementary School | Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women | $1,325 | Clara Barton Elementary School | Slaptick Science | $1,750 | Kane, Timothy D. | Drums & Strums | $450 | Oxford Community Center | Bandstand Concerts - Summer Series, Scarecrows on the Common | $2,907 | Oxford Farmer's Market | Oxford Farmers Market | $1,000 | Oxford Free Public Library | Art in the Yard Exhibit 2025 | $1,000 | Oxford Free Public Library | Worcester Art Museum Library Pass Program | $250 | Oxford Free Public Library | Tower Hill Botanical Garden Library Pass Program | $150 | Oxford Public Schools | Pumpernickel Puppets | $425 | Powell, Jennifer | sculpture "You are here" | $2,175 | Silvia, Elizabeth | The Mike and Beth Cabaret Show! | $400 | Stepanek, Julie | Ukulele Day at the Library | $600 | York, Matt | Matt York - Classic Country Revue | $550 |
