Rockport Cultural Council
The Rockport Cultural Council is a grants program. We fund a wide variety of projects involving the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Also:
…We will consider Covid mitigation. Please see additional programs noted below.
…Capital campaigns and bricks and mortar projects are not considered.
Contacting the Council at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline is strongly recommended and will aid our understanding of your proposal.
On the Application Form, Project Overview – Summarize the proposed project, please include answers to:
…WHAT – describe your project briefly in 2 sentences;
…WHO – key participants;
…WHEN and WHERE will the project take place;
…AMOUNT REQUESTED and TOTAL PROJECT COST, and on what will you spend funds?
Also, see: Mass Cultural Council’s two Cultural Sector Recovery grant programs, offering Massachusetts cultural sector Individuals and Organizations more than $51M in one-time pandemic relief.
To learn more or access staff assistance:
· Cultural Sector Recovery for Organizations – Virtual Office hours and one-on-one support are available, as well as a recording of the program’s virtual Info Session.
· Cultural Sector Recovery for Individuals – Virtual Information session: October 6, 2022 and Office hours: Various days
Contact
Christine Downing
culturalcouncil@rockportma.gov
978-309-8555
Address
Town Hall
34 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966-1598
Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$5,500
FY23 Local Priorities
We fund a wide variety of projects involving the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Also:
…We will consider Covid mitigation.
…Capital campaigns and bricks and mortar projects are not considered.
FY23 Local Guidelines
Contacting the Council at least 2 weeks prior to the deadline is strongly recommended and will aid our understanding of your proposal.
On the Application Form, Project Overview – Summarize the proposed project, please include answers to:
…WHAT – describe your project briefly in 2 sentences;
…WHO – key participants;
…WHEN and WHERE will the project take place;
…AMOUNT REQUESTED and TOTAL PROJECT COST, and on what will you spend funds
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockport New Year's Eve, Inc. | Rockport New Year's Eve 25th Anniversary Celebration | $350 |
| Rockport Public Library | Felted Bird Art Program | $375 |
| Old Sloop Presents | A Music Concert With Alisa Amador | $400 |
| Rockport Music, Inc. | Rasa String Quartet Residency | $550 |
| Windhover Foundation, Inc. | Quarry Dance XI | $700 |
| Cape Ann Museum, Inc. | Sculpting Self | $400 |
| Cape Ann Finns, Inc. | Exploring the Cape Ann Finnish Cultural Landscape | $300 |
| Narbonne, Lily | Macbeth, presented by Lanes Coven Theater Co | $400 |
| Rick, Bob | Rockport Legion Band Music Library Additions 2022 | $375 |
| Koretsky, Karen | Story Windows | $350 |
| Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra, Inc. | Youth Initiative 2022 | $400 |
| Manship Artist Residence and Studios, Inc. | Firefly Watch | $600 |
