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
[email protected]
978-660-7543
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/shirley/
Address
7 Keady Way
Shirley, MA 01464-2630
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$8,700
FY26 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.
FY26 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 2026).
Proposals are evaluated in terms of the following considerations:
Benefit to the community
Success of the implementation
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
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Shirley Regional High School | Alice By Heart | $1,000 | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School | Middle School Musical | $1,090 | Ayer Shirley Regional School Extended Day Program | World Music Percussion Workshop | $645 | Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: A Performance for Seniors | $550 | Charles, Meredith | Social Emotional Learning through Theater | $250 | Devens Historical Museum, Inc. | Fort Devens Museum 2026 Lecture Series | $400 | First Parish Meeting House Preservation Society of Shirley, Inc. | Concert and Event Series | $2,000 | Gardeners Exchange | Gardeners Exchange Educational Programs | $800 | Hazen Memorial Library | Plant a Seed, Read | $1,000 | Nashoba Valley Chorale | Nashoba Valley Chorale 50th Anniversary Concert | $200 | Shirley 250 Committee | Shirley 250th Committee presents Paul Revere and Friends | $1,200 | Shirley Arts, Inc. | ShirleyFest | $500 | Worcester Chamber Music Society, Inc. | WCMS Fall Concert -- Free Tickets for Seniors | $200 |