Palmer Cultural Council
Our mission is to allocate funds for Palmer community activities that benefit the greatest amount of residents. A high priority will be given to projects that address our teen and senior citizen population, cultural equity, diversity, inclusion, encourage community involvement, aid in developing green spaces, occur in or for students in our three schools and a diverse audience. Projects appropriate for youth, teens and families are highly recommended. Priority is also given to first time applicants. Recurring grant applications for the same program will have a low priority.
All applications must be submitted online.
Contact
Beth Zelazo
palmerculturalcouncil@gmail.com
413-668-8092
Address
4417 Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069-6901
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$14,100
FY26 Local Priorities
The Palmer Cultural Council seeks to fund grants that support diversity, inclusion, and equity for all of our residents. Our first priority is grants that address our youth, specifically teenagers. We also focus on grants that target our senior citizens or address creating open green spaces in our community. First time applicants also get a top priority. Grant applicants that we have awarded to in the past or at least two times are given a low priority status unless our awarded funds allow us to do so each year.
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Palmer Cultural Council follows the Mass Cultural Council Guidelines. We accept only grant applications that are completed on line. We are a reimbursement council and do not do direct reimbursement.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collaborative for Educational Services, Inc. | Summer Kick Off Community Fair | $350 | Old Mill Pond Elementary School | Worcester Ecotarium grade 1 Field Trip | $1,500 | Palmer Public Library Association, Inc. | Summer Concert Series | $500 | Palmer Public Schools | World Heritage Celebration | $850 | Palmer Public Schools | Field Trip to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts | $750 | Palmer Public Schools | Grade 4 field trip to Connecticut Science Center | $1,000 | Palmer Public Schools | Multicultural Education and awareness through Art, Nature, and Horticulture | $800 | Palmer Public Schools | Fifth Grade Ecology Field Trip | $3,688 | Palmer Public Schools | WingMasters | $750 | Palmer Public Schools | Palmer High School Community Garden | $300 | Palmer Public Schools | Pre School Pumpkin Patch | $375 | Palmer Public Schools | Hanover Theater | $900 | Palmer Public Schools | Old Sturbridge Village | $1,400 | Palmer Public Schools | Grade 2 Field Trip to the Springfield Science Museum | $1,080 | Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical School District | Teen and Adult Zine-Making Workshop | $1,200 | Ryan, Elizabeth | Eclipsed! 2025 | $300 |
