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
[email protected]
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
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cantemus, Inc. | "A Salute to the Great American Songbook" | $350 | Gloucester Stage Company, Inc. | Tickets for a Classic Play for Golden-Age Audience Members | $350 | Lanes Coven Theater Company, Inc. | Lanes Coven Education Programs and Summer Season | $600 | Manship Artist Residence and Studios, Inc. | Firefly Fiesta | $600 | Movement Arts Gloucester MA LLC | Pouvwa | $550 | Old Sloop Presents | Concert by Crys Matthews with opener Thea Hopkins | $500 | Rockport High School | RHS Drama Festival 2026 | $750 | Rockport Legion Band, Inc. | Rockport Legion Band - Community Holiday Concert | $650 | Rockport Music, Inc. | In-School Residency with Vessela Stoyanova | $500 | Rockport New Year's Eve, Inc. | Rockport New Year's Eve 2025 | $700 | Skylark Vocal Ensemble Inc. | Clear Voices in the Dark | $350 | United Flamenco Arts Society Inc. | Flamenco Together at Windhover | $550 | Windhover Foundation, Inc. | Quarry Dance with Live Music 2026 | $600 |