Revere Cultural Council
The Revere Cultural Council (RCC) is composed of diverse members appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. The RCC seeks to collaborate with local and neighboring organizations on programs which will elevate Revere’s diverse, extensive heritage and cultural background. We also seek to make the arts more accessible by providing Revere’s artists and cultural groups with opportunities including grant funding. We aim to serve all segments of Revere’s population, including underrepresented communities with a focus on lesser-heard voices.
Contact
Rocky Graziano
[email protected]
781-286-8100
Address
City Hall
281 Broadway
Revere, MA 02151-5051
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$44,600
FY26 Local Priorities
Applications must be either from a Revere resident or sponsored by a Revere organization. The proposed project must benefit Revere residents and follow the application guidelines to be approved.
Priority will be given to proposals:
1. from Revere residents
2. that benefit underserved populations and lesser-heard groups
3. that involve Revere youth, including at-risk youth
4. about local history and/or serve our local community
5. promote education and mitigation regarding local environmental issues
6. involve new art forms or humanities programs that would be beneficial to the community
7. from new applicants
8. that are live events rather than virtual
FY26 Local Guidelines
Council Guidelines
1. Applicants must live in Revere or be sponsored by an organization in Revere.
2. Project must be in Revere, about Revere, or benefit Revere residents.
3. Applicant must document how the granted funds will be used.
4. Application must include a project timeline.
5. Application must include a detailed budget.
6. If equipment or capital improvements are part of a grant proposal, the grant must demonstrate a cultural purpose; be for a one-time or special need and should be clearly justified by some longer-term public benefit.
7. Applicants should be aware that our council makes reimbursement grants, and they will not have the funding immediately after being approved. This should be considered when planning the project timeline.
8. Projects must be completed within one funding cycle, unless a demonstrated need is presented to the council for a one-year extension
9. All programs must be held in locations that are accessible to those with disabilities.
10. Funding of grants is contingent on both availability of sufficient funds and relative benefit to the community.
11. Field trip applications must applications must include a statement that the project is not already fully funded by the school (this will be determined on a case by case basis).
12. Funds must not be used to substitute or replace existing publicly funded programs.
13. Funds are not to be used as the sole means of support for programs of a continuing nature.
14. Applicants may not be discriminated against the basis of, including but not limited to: race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, disability, or age.
15. All advertisements, brochures, etc., must include a statement that the activity/ program is supported by a grant from the RCC, a local agency which is supported by the MCC.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustine C. Whelan Elementary School | African Storytelling Reimagined | $2,000 | Augustine C. Whelan Elementary School | Massachusetts State House Field Trip | $1,000 | City of Revere | Revere Beach Pride Month Celebration | $6,000 | Garfield Middle School | Hamilton at the Boston Opera House - Field Trip | $3,000 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! a dance series | $500 | Revere High School | The RHS Patriot Voice | $2,100 | Revere Public Schools | You Are Loved Mural Project | $4,000 | The Delvena Theatre Company, Inc. | Bon Voyage Forever | $795 | The Delvena Theatre Company, Inc. | Meet Julia Child! | $695 |