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, 2022 and must be completed and received by October 17, 2022.
Contact
readingculturalcouncil@gmail.com
781-942-9001
https://www.readingma.gov/283/Cultural-Council
Address
c/o Reading Town Hall
16 Lowell Street
Reading, MA 01867-2674
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Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$12,200
FY23 Local Priorities
- Programs that serve broad segments of the community.
- Programs that are new and diverse as well as well received annual programs.
- Programs that contribute to the cultural vitality of the community as a whole.
FY23 Local Guidelines
- Programs must be performed at a venue that is accessible to Reading residents, 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 can find a copy of the guidelines by clicking on the LCC Program Guidelines link.
- Grants are reimbursement-based. Applicants awarded funding must conduct their program using their own funds and then submit paperwork for reimbursement.
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 |
| York, Matt | 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 |
| Newman, Howard | 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 |
| Leto, Jr., Joseph | 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 |
| McFarlane, Susan | Virtual Art Classes (advertised via Reading Pleasant Street Center- Senior Center) | $2,000 |
| Leff, Alex | 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 |
| Means, Pamela | Pamela Means Presents The Power of the Protest Song: Our Shared History & Present Day Struggles | $950 |
| Carlson, Melanie | The Music Porch | $1,000 |
| Birch Meadow Elementary School | New Perspectives in Enrichment Programming | $1,800 |
| McFarlane, Susan | Guided Watercolor Landscape focus | $1,100 |
| J.W. Killam Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Killam 3rd Grade Arts Field Trip | $600 |
