Rockport Cultural Council
The Rockport Cultural Council funds a wide variety of projects involving the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences that serve Rockport. We award small grants, typically from $250 to $750.
Contact
Christine Downing
culturalcouncil@rockportma.gov
617-233-0791
Address
Town of Rockport
34 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966-1598
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$5,700
FY26 Local Priorities
The Rockport Cultural Council gives small grants, usually from $250 to $750. We fund a wide variety of projects involving the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Projects must benefit Rockport residents and show how the audience will be reached. One proposal will be accepted from each applicant.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Be sure to include the following information in your proposal:
…What – Describe your project briefly in 2 sentences.
…When and Where – the project will take place.
…Who – include key participants and support information
…Amount Requested, Total Project Cost and how RCC funds will be spent.
We fund projects from organizations and individuals. Fiscal agents are not required.
We do not fund scholarships, fellowships, research or bricks and mortar projects.
Applicants must be residents of Massachusetts. We offer tutoring for grant proposals, and appreciate hearing from applicants at least two weeks before the deadline. This is not required, but it can clarify your proposal and aid our understanding of your project.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: Songs & Stories from Ireland, Scotland & Wales | $300 | Cape Ann Finns, Inc. | Not to Be Forgotten: Preserving a Cape Ann Ethnic Community | $350 | Cape Ann Museum, Inc. | Cape Ann Museum Student Exhibitions | $450 | Dogtown Books, LLC | The Illegalist | $450 | Jonathan Bayliss Society, Inc. | Cape Ann Harbors (working title) | $350 | Lanes Coven Theater Company, Inc. | Lanes Coven 2025: Plays and Education | $500 | Nightingale Vocal Ensemble, Inc. | Voices of Water | $300 | Old Sloop Presents | Concert by the Allison Lupton Trio with Opener Liz Simmons | $350 | Pardee, Jacob | Rockport Acoustic Music Festival | $450 | Rockport High School Drama | Drama Festival 2025 | $500 | Rockport Music, Inc. | Writing our Musical History | $400 | Rockport New Year's Eve, Inc. | Rockport New Year's Eve | $500 | Windhover Foundation, Inc. | Live Quarry Dance with music and poetry | $500 | Workman, Cal | Midsomer Festival | $300 |
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