Shirley Cultural Council
The mission of the Shirley Cultural Council is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and sciences in order to improve the quality of life for Shirley residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our community.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for the Shirley Cultural Council: https://www.shirley-ma.gov/node/60/faq
Contact
Holly Haase
CulturalCouncil@shirley-ma.gov
978-660-7543
https://ma-shirley.civicplus.com/427/Cultural-Council
Address
7 Keady Way
Shirley, MA 01464-2630
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$8,700
FY25 Local Priorities
Priority is given to events, programs and activities that take place in Shirley and/or surrounding areas that serve Shirley residents and are sponsored or supported by a local Shirley organization.
FY25 Local Guidelines
Fiscal Year 2025 Local Guidelines:
Applications and supplemental materials must be submitted online in accordance with state guidelines.
Applicants must have a specified venue with a tentative date, and time to be considered for grant approval.
Activities must take place in an accessible facility.
Applicants who have partnered with a Shirley organization must submit a letter of support.
The scheduled project should take place during the current MCC funding cycle (January – December 2025).
Proposals are evaluated in terms of the following considerations:
Benefit to the community
Quality of the activity
Evidence of planning (project dates, times, and venue secured)
Qualifications of the individual(s) who will lead the activity
Track record of the sponsoring group
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Shirley Regional High School | Honk! the Musical | $1,060 | Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. | Build-A-Flag Woodworking Art Therapy Workshop for Veterans | $250 | First Parish Meeting House Preservation Society of Shirley, Inc. | Concert and Event Series | $1,800 | Gardeners Exchange | Gardeners Exchange Educational Program(s) | $500 | Groton Hill Music, Inc. | Community Concert Series/Bach's Lunch Concert Series | $300 | Hazen Memorial Library | Level Up at Your Library Gaming Tournament | $600 | Herzog, Jenny | Music Theory, Songwriting, Performance: Massachusetts Correctional Institution--Shirley | $1,100 | Nashoba Valley Chorale | Love of Music for All | $500 | Shirley Charitable Foundation | 2025 Summer Concert Series | $1,200 | Shirley Historical Society, Inc. | Minutemen Encampment | $800 | Stickel, Peter | Musical Reflections with the Nissitissit String Quartet | $690 | The Cannon Theatre | Tuition Support for Youth Theater Programs | $450 | York, Matt | Matt York - Songs & Stories: Johnny Cash | $550 |
