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
Michael Sullivan
michaelsullivan027@gmail.com
617-968-6261
Address
298 Central Street
Saugus, MA 01906-2194
FY22 Allocation
$12,800
FY22 Local Priorities
1.Applications will be completed and submitted on-line for FY2021,
2. Programs must have a confirmed artist, venue and date.
3.Events that are free to the public are viewed more favorably than events that charge admission.
4.Programs must take place in a handicapped accessible Saugus location (with the exception of field trips).
5.Transportation and food costs are not granted by the SCC.
6.Due to limited resources, the Saugus Cultural Council frequently grants partial funding. Applicants are urged to seek alternate sources of funding to supplement your grant.
7.The SCC grant process is governed by the mandatory state criteria of public benefit, no substitutions, non-discrimination and support of the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.
8. Submitting supplemental application material is optional.
FY22 Local Guidelines
Application deadline is October 15th of each year, and must be submitted by the required deadline via the online portal.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
Name | Project Title | Amount |
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Henry Lappen | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 |
The Delvena Theatre Company | Murder A La Carte | $685 |
The Delvena Theatre Company | Nun of This and Nun of That! | $575 |
Kelly Slater | Artist’s Sketchbooks and Books: A Creative Journey Into One-of-a-Kind Books | $1,500 |
Saugus Public Library | Realistic skull drawing | $150 |
Saugus Middle High School Band | Boston Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal | $1,155 |
Saugus Public Library | Anamorphic Hedwig Drawing | $150 |
Saugus Public Library | Magic Fred | $450 |
Salem United, Inc. | Negro Election Day Documentary/Book! Project | $1,000 |
Saugus Public Library | Classical Music @ the SPL | $1,600 |
Saugus Public Library | The World of Owls | $450 |
Saugus Public Library | Wildlife Encounters | $475 |
MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $600 |
Veterans Memorial School | O "Fish" ally in Kindergarten | $1,299 |
Veterans Memorial School | The Childrens Museum | $1,199 |
Veterans Memorial School | Bonaparte the Magician | $1,148 |
Gregory Cook | Wonderland Spectacle Co. | Videos: Northern Strand and Saugus River | $500 |
Veronica K. Robles | Veronica Robles and her Mariachi - Concert | $2,000 |
Kirk Whipple | Duo Pianists, Composers & Educators Whipple & Morales in Concert | $825 |
Saugus Youth & Recreation Department | Museum of Science Free Passes | $2,500 |
Veteran's Early Learning Center PTO | Kindergarten Field Trip to Zoo New England | $1,475 |
The Delvena Theatre Company | Bon Appetit, Julia! | $575 |
The Delvena Theatre Company | 13 Things About Ed Carpolotti | $550 |
Veterans Memorial School | Johnny the K Character building | $485 |