Saugus Cultural Council
The Saugus Cultural Council seeks to enhance the quality of life for Saugus residents by promoting and funding community cultural events through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Saugus Cultural Council awards a number of annual grants to individuals and organizations. These grants in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences serve to add vibrancy to the town and introduce a cross-section of cultural events that enrich community life and connect citizens of different ages and generations.
Contact
Tori Darnell
saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com
339-440-1017
Address
298 Central Street
Saugus, MA 01906-2120
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$15,500
FY26 Local Priorities
The Saugus Cultural Council is committed to supporting cultural arts programs and events that showcase diversity and add vibrancy to enhance residents’ wellbeing in the Town of Saugus. The cultural art disciplines are broadly defined to include the visual arts, education, dance, drama, interpretive science, the environment, literature, music, public art, and wellness.
Priority is given to applicants from Saugus organizations, individuals, and organizers, and applications for programs and events taking place in the Town of Saugus.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Funding decisions are based on a set of defined criteria to ensure grants support meaningful, accessible, and community-centered initiatives. Grants must support a one-time or series of programs/events, field trip/school program expenses (excluding transportation), or support a nonprofit’s operating or capital projects. The minimum funding request is $150 and not to exceed $4,000. Projects must follow ADA accessibility guidelines or provide a clear plan to create accessibility. Project dates need to be between July 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026.
Applicants are highly encouraged to have a confirmed or planned venue and date, propose programs/events that directly impact or are located in Saugus, and are free and inclusive to the community.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham, Inc. | Gallery Wall | $1,150 | Hammersmith Quilters Guild | Hammersmith Guild Quilt Show 2025 | $1,000 | Helping Hands of Breakheart Reservation, Inc. | Breakheart Fall Fest | $1,800 | KevTech Services, Inc. | Beginner Technology Classes | $3,000 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! - a dance series | $600 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic - The Musical | $580 | Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild, Inc. | The Massachusetts High School Drama Festival | $1,000 | Pham, Windy | Celebrating Asian Culture: Educational Workshops for Children | $1,000 | Porcino, John P. | To Life!: Celebrations in Story, Song and Music | $450 | Powell, Jennifer | sculpture "You are here" | $2,175 | Saugus Public Library | Classical Music @ the Saugus Public Library | $3,000 | Saugus Public Library | Styling wih Vintage and Thrifted Items | $300 | Saugus Public Library | Jerry Pallotta VELC School Visit | $1,420 | Saugus Public Library | Eyes on Owls | $755 | Saugus Public Library | Hydrangea Painting | $325 | Saugus Public Library | Pop Up Art School Early Release Art Programming: Clay Melted Snowman | $375 | Saugus Public Library | Book Making with Kelly Slater | $387 | The Delvena Theatre Company | Bon Voyage, Forever! | $795 | The Delvena Theatre Company | Jack The Ripper | $695 | The Delvena Theatre Company | Nun of This and Nun of That - One More Time! | $695 | Veterans Memorial School | Curious George and the Golden Meatball | $3,600 | Waterman, Jon | Live Music Making History Live | $300 | Young Men's Christian Association of Metro North, Inc. | Y Academy Music & Movement | $1,000 | Zaino, Nick | 100 Years of Boston Comedy | $250 |
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