Pepperell Cultural Council
The Pepperell Cultural Council is a group of volunteers working to promote access, education and diversity in the arts and humanities. We are funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and we award grants to individuals, schools and non�profit organizations for various arts and cultural projects.
Contact
Peter Stickel
culturalcouncil@town.pepperell.ma.us
978-433-0334
Address
Pepperell Town Hall
1 Main Street
Pepperell, MA 01463-1644
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$10,100
FY26 Local Priorities
The Pepperell Cultural Council gives funding priority to:
• Pepperell residents and applicants sponsored by a Pepperell organization
• Communitywide, multigenerational events
• Programs that take place in the town of Pepperell
• Science, nature and environmental programs that benefit youth, and all ages
• Programs that feature Pepperell’s unique natural resources and history
• Public art projects.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Requirements:
• The project/event takes place during the upcoming calendar year (Jan – Dec 2026)
• The project/event occurs in Pepperell or at least benefits Pepperell residents as demonstrated by solid evidence.
• A confirmed venue
• Support letters or confirmations from any co-participants, including funding partners, collaborators, organizations, venue/location partners, and municipal and permitting agencies.
Recommendations:
• A confirmed date of event, or a date range for ongoing projects
• Not depending solely on the Pepperell Cultural Council for funding. List other sources of funding on the application and mark them as confirmed, pending, or an identified opportunity
• Repeat projects will be considered, but not indefinitely
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 250th Anniversary Committee | 250th Anniversary Celebratory Events | $500 | Albert Harris Center | Heddy Lamarr | $883 | Albert Harris Center | Silver Moon Gypsies | $600 | Albert Harris Center | Folk-Rock of the 1960's | $450 | Albert Harris Center | Steve Charette Magician | $325 | Bumstead, John | Musical Reflections with the Nissitissit String Quartet | $690 | Lawrence Library | Kosmic Kelly | $300 | Lawrence Library | Cows Visit the Library | $350 | Lawrence Library | Popular Music and Veterans | $250 | Lawrence Library | Ghosts and Legends | $500 | Lawrence Library | Hatch The Chicken Rental Project | $325 | Lawrence Library | Night of Irish with Madra Rua | $300 | Lawrence Library | Pepperell Classical Music Ensemble Series | $650 | Lawrence Library | Monadnock Falconry Program | $400 | Lawrence Library | Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England | $450 | Lawrence Library | Pop Up Art School - Spring Arts | $750 | Pepperell 250th Anniversary Committee | Prudence Wright Reenactment | $410 | Pepperell Community Arts | Music sponsorship | $878 | The Fitzpatrick Collaborative, Inc. | Free Art Friday at the Fitz | $678 | The Fitzpatrick Collaborative, Inc. | Summer Fun at the Fitzpatrick Collaborative | $1,000 |
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