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
[email protected]
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
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belmonte STEAM Academy | Culturally Responsive Books for School Library | $150 | Belmonte STEAM Academy | Prismactic Magic: Education Laser Show | $500 | Belmonte STEAM Academy | Field Trip to New England Aquarium | $595 | Boff, Anthony J. | Crow, Clap and Yell storytelling by Tony Toledo | $500 | Friends of North Shore Children's Museum, Incorporated | Saugus Free Days | $1,500 | Helping Hands of Breakheart Reservation, Inc. | Breakheart Fall Fest | $900 | KevTech Services, Inc. | Digital Art and Photography Classes | $1,000 | Kicking It With Kindness Inc | Saugus Trunk or Treat | $400 | 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 | Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School | Multi Cultural Night | $250 | Pham, Windy | Voices of Heritage: AAPI Art & Education Workshop | $500 | Polatin, David | “Music from Memphis” | $300 | Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment, Inc. | Wildlife Encounters | $500 | Saugus Community Television, Inc. | Saugus TV Starlight Cinema | $1,000 | Saugus High School | Disney's The Little Mermaid | $300 | Saugus Public Library | John Patrick Green Author Visit | $2,500 | Saugus Public Library | Serenity Garden | $350 | Saugus Public Library | Art on the Wing | $525 | Saugus Public Library | Pop-Up Art School for Teens | $375 | Saugus Public Library | Classical Music @ the SPL 2026 (Rasa String Quartet) | $1,000 | Saugus Public Library | Summer Concerts @ the Iron Works | $1,000 | Saugus Public Library | Mixed Media and the Art of Ma | $375 | Saugus Public Library | 3 Children's Concerts with Evan Haller | $300 | Saugus Public Schools | Fundraising for Orff Percussion Instruments for BSA | $500 | Saugus Youth & Recreation Department | Museum of Science Tickets | $1,400 | Saugus Youth & Recreation Department | Snakes of New England and the World Presentation | $400 | The Delvena Theatre Company, Inc. | Another Order of Mangia, Meatballs and Murder! | $775 | Veterans Early Learning Center | A trip to the theatre | $1,500 | dellheim, joshua | Mad Science Show at Belmonte STEAM Academy | $725 |