Reading Cultural Council
The Reading Cultural Council (RCC) awards grants to individuals and organizations offering cultural programs that serve the Reading community. These include school field trips, after school programs, concerts, festivals, lectures, theater, dance, music, and film. The projects take place in schools, community centers, libraries, elder care facilities, town halls, parks, and wherever our community comes together. Applications are available on September 1, 2021 and must be completed and received by October 15, 2021.
Contact
readingculturalcouncil@gmail.com
781-942-9001
https://www.readingma.gov/cultural-council
Address
c/o Reading Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2601
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FY22 Allocation
$10,600
FY22 Local Priorities
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Council Priorities
- Programs that serve broad segments of the community.
- Programs that involve collaboration.
- Programs that are new and diverse.
- Programs that contribute to the cultural vitality of the community as a whole.
- Programs must be performed at an accessible Reading venue although field trips to locations outside Reading are eligible.
- Proposals must state an approximate performance date, confirmed artist and venue.
- Programs must have alternate sources of funding and guarantee they will run with only partial RCC funding.
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Only one application will be accepted from each organization or applicant unless multiple constituencies are being served.
- All applicants must read and adhere to the LCC Program Guidelines. You may find a copy of the guidelines in the LCC Program Guidelines tab.
- Grants are reimbursement-based. Applicants awarded funding must conduct their program using their own funds and then submit paperwork for reimbursement.
- Application due date is October 15.
FY22 Local Guidelines
- Only one application will be accepted from each organization or applicant unless the organization serves multiple constituencies.
- Programs must be performed at an accessible Reading venue (Field Trip grants excepted).
- Programs must have a confirmed artist, venue, and performance date.
- Programs must have alternate sources of funding and guarantee they will run with only partial RCC funding.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walter S. Parker Middle School | Science Olympiad | $500 |
| Reading Community Singers, Inc. | RCS Celebrates the Holidays: Live and In Person | $1,500 |
| Quannapowitt Players, Inc. | Suburban Holidays Ten | $600 |
| The Delvena Theatre Company | Bon Appetit, Julia! | $575 |
| J. Warren Killam Elementary School | RSTAR (Reading Students and Teachers Against Racism) | $250 |
| Matt York | Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen | $650 |
| MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $600 |
| Downtown Reading Art Walk | Downtown Reading Art Walk | $700 |
| Howard Newman | Music for Seniors | $375 |
| Alice M. Barrows Elementary School | Race and Music . . . continued! | $500 |
| North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network | Hula La Family Concert | $720 |
| Joseph Leto, Jr. | Discover the Arts Day Cultural Festival | $1,000 |
| Reading Art Association, Inc. | Fall Exhibit | $500 |
| CATO - The Coalition of Us | Reading Remembrance Tour | $960 |
| Northeast School of Ballet, Inc. | Tales of the Spirit | $500 |
| Reading Civic Concert Band, Inc. | Purchase of additional music | $500 |
| Susan McFarlane | Virtual Art Classes (advertised via Reading Pleasant Street Center- Senior Center) | $2,000 |
| Alex Leff | Cycle of Memory | $500 |
| Greater Boston Stage Company | Discounted Theatre Tickets for Reading Students and Seniors | $500 |
| Reading PorchFest Committee | Reading PorchFest 2022 | $765 |
| Reading Memorial High School | Equity, Justice, and Inclusion Speaker Series | $850 |
| J. Warren Killam Elementary School | Reading Community Task Party! | $505 |
| Joshua Eaton School | Multi Cultural School Assembly | $1,000 |
| J. Warren Killam Elementary School | Reggie Laurent and J.W. Killam Grade 4 Create! | $500 |
| Understanding Disabilities, Inc. | DEAFinitely: Performance and Panel Discussion with UD | $1,000 |
| Pamela Means | Pamela Means Presents The Power of the Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day Struggles | $950 |
| Melanie Carlson | The Music Porch | $1,000 |
| Birch Meadow Elementary School | New Perspectives in Enrichment Programming | $1,800 |
| Susan McFarlane | Guided Watercolor Landscape focus | $1,100 |
| J.W. Killam Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Killam 3rd Grade Arts Field Trip | $600 |
