Springfield Cultural Council
The Springfield Cultural Council is designed to serve individual(s) and/or organizations throughout Greater Springfield in arts & cultural, interpretive science, and humanities’ projects for public benefit. SCC strongly
believes in making strong investments in community. SCC aims to serve all ethnic groups, genders, etc. SCC encourages non- and for-profit organizations to apply.
Contact
Andrew R. Cade
andrew6503@aol.com
413-262-1429
https://www.springfieldculturalcouncil.com
Address
1 Federal Street Bldg. 111-3
Springfield, MA 01105-1199
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 Local Priorities
The Springfield Cultural Council believes that art is a universal language that transcends boundaries and connects people from all walks of life. SCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where creativity
thrives through diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We will continue to celebrate the rich culture and art, which create the vibrancy in our communities. We invite you to support, celebrate, explore and join with us in this journey. SCC Prioritize funding for under-funded communities, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, individuals with disabilities, low-income communities, and individual artists.
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Springfield Cultural Council allows individuals, community organizations, and local businesses to apply for grants. The amount of funding ranges between $250 – $5,000. Only two applications are allowed per grantee. No capital expenditures will be allowed. It is highly recommended that all grantees attend, “Pitch Night”. This event is held each granting season to connect SCC commissioners with grantees. It also allows grantees to share information with each other to form collaborative relationships.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Act Org, Inc. | Prevention Play at Gandara Center | $1,000 | 7 Arts Latino Foundation Inc. | First Springfield Latino Book Fair | $3,500 | A Journey In Jazz | A Journey In Jazz | $4,000 | A Queen's Narrative | Letter to my Younger Self Anthology Project | $3,500 | Afri(K)que Limited | International Women's Day Celebration | $2,500 | Anaya-Alegria, Alvilda Sophia | ASAA Book Memoir Bread and Roses Latine Hired Help 1917 and 1984 | $2,500 | Art for the Soul Gallery, Inc. | Radiant: Women Who Color | $4,000 | Barrett, Cynthia | Reading and Signing for Emma and Belley: Sister Detectives, A Bilingual Book | $150 | Benton, Zachary | Melodious Zach Presents: Motown Hits and History | $550 | Benton, Zachary | Melodious Zach Presents: Music of the Beatles | $550 | Blues to Green, Inc. | Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival | $3,500 | Blues to Green, Inc. | Legacy Education Project – 2024 Springfield Conservatory of the Arts Fabiola Mendez Residency | $2,500 | Brown, Shire | En Motion Dance Recital | $3,500 | Burgess, Jesse | Men’s Health Concert | $2,500 | Burgess, Jesse | Champion of Character Award | $1,000 | Burke, Theresa | The Viking Runestone Volume 7 | $500 | Burn or Get Burnt - Springfield Graffiti Jam | Burn of Get Burnt - Springfield's Annual Graffiti Jam | $3,000 | COGIC Family Services, Inc. | Lift Every Voice Lecture Series | $3,500 | Caribbean American African Athletic Social Club, Inc. | 2025 Springfield Caribbean Festival | $3,500 | Cepeda, Brendaliz | Bomba Beats: Integrating Puerto Rican Folklore Music into Our School Curriculum | $2,000 | Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts, Inc | Springfield Dragon Boat Festival | $1,500 | Coates, Grace | Empowering Local Brown and Black-Owned Businesses through Professional Photography | $1,000 | Cohen, Ed | We Stand On Their Shoulders | $3,500 | Comeau, Robert | The Cemeteries of Springfield | $300 | Common Wealth Mural Collaborative, Inc. | Mason Square Wall of Fame Mural | $4,000 | Common Wealth Mural Collaborative, Inc. | Youth Visions - A Mural for Indian Orchard | $4,000 | Community Music School of Springfield, Inc. | Bridge Leaders Program | $4,000 | Cooley, Crystal | The Rents | $2,500 | Cumberbatch, Amanda | Winter Soul'stice Student Showcase | $2,000 | Davis, Tracey | Petals of Possibility * A floral symposium for youth empowerment | $3,500 | Davis, Tracey | Polished and Poised -A charm School initiative for Modern Etiquette | $500 | Dodds, Keshawn | Menzuo Series Release of Book, Comic & Animation | $3,000 | Double Edge Theatre Productions, Inc. | Partnership between Springfield Conservatory of the Arts and Double Edge Theatre | $3,000 | Drama Studio, Inc. | TheatreReaders: Literacy Outreach for Springfield Students | $2,500 | Drew, Gregory | Stained Glass Designs | $4,000 | Drew, Gregory | Logo Identity | $3,000 | East Springfield Neighborhood Council, Inc. | ARTS with East Springfield Neighborhood Council (ESNC) | $3,000 | Goodman, Lisa | Surdoue "Atelier" Design Studio Workshops | $2,000 | Gouzounis, George | Over the Top, Part 2 | $2,000 | Greater Springfield NAACP | Freedom Fund Dinner | $3,500 | Green, Kaleighia | Springfield Small Business Sign Creation Support Program | $3,000 | Harris, Kenneth | Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard Season 2 | $1,000 | Harris, Kenneth | Behind the Curtian: A Documentary of my Solo Play Tour on Retail Crime | $1,500 | Hill, Tracy | Women in Music | $3,000 | Hinkson, Gillian | Visionary Wellness: Art Therapy, Sound Healing, and Self-Care for Holistic Empowerment | $2,500 | Hinkson, Gillian | Runway Reverie: Where Fashion Becomes Art | $3,000 | Hispanic-American Library, Inc. | Mental Health Awareness Month Art Exhibit and Musical Reception | $3,500 | Hispanic-American Library, Inc. | Cultura en Colores: Exploring Latine Heritage Through Art and Storytelling | $3,000 | Historic Classical, Inc. | History of Classical High School | $1,500 | In the Spotlight, Inc. | Female Firsts | $2,000 | Indian Orchard Citizens Council, Inc. | IOCC 9th Annual Food Truck Festival | $4,000 | John J. Duggan Academy | Social Justice Mural Project at John J. Duggan Academy | $3,000 | Johnson, Faith | Fall for me fall fashion show 2025 | $1,000 | Johnson, Richard | Malcom X Mural | $1,500 | Jones, Teka | I Am Me Kids Fashion Show | $3,000 | Keaton, Andrew | 2nd Annual Springfield Independent Film Festival | $3,500 | Keaton, Andrew | 4th Annual House Mixed Session/Festival | $2,000 | Leaphart, Justin | The Island of Misfit Toys | $1,000 | Longstreeth, Ken | Concert by Jeff Gavioli's BAD NEWS JAZZ & BLUES ORCHESTRA | $524 | Loomis Communities, Inc | Enhanced Music Performance Programming at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing | $1,500 | MORE Inspiring Change Fighting for Justice, Inc. | Save Our Streets | $1,000 | MORE Inspiring Change Fighting for Justice, Inc. | MORE4YOUTH | $1,000 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair and LINE Dance for Seniors! | $500 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic - The Musical | $500 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, Inc. | Dr. King Day Celebration 2025 | $4,500 | Montgomery, Jason | Converging Voices: A Collaborative Exhibition | $1,000 | Myers, Sierra | Cultural Fusion | $1,000 | Neill, David | Jazz Bones Concert at the Hungry Hill Senior Center | $500 | New England Digital Accordion Orchestra | Springfield Summer Concerts | $500 | Northampton Center for the Arts, Inc. | 2025 Youth Performance Festival | $500 | Novi Cantori of Greater Springfield, Inc. | PRIDE Concert | $500 | Owens, George | PaxSax Concert | $500 | Pan-African Historical Museum, United States of America, Inc. | Underground Railroad Tour | $3,000 | Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Inc. | 11th Annual Springfield Dragon Boat Festival | $2,000 | Post, Kathy | La Vie en Bleu concert in collaboration with Bing Productions | $800 | Richardson, Richie | FAB Passion Fashion Week New England 2025 (FPFWNE 2025) | $1,500 | Ritornello Music | The Mead Tones: Buzzing Baroque! (working title) | $1,000 | Rivera-McFarlin, Jade | Exercise In Disguise Community Day | $1,000 | Rodriguez, Julissa | We Are Each Other's Magnitude | $1,000 | Ryan, Elizabeth | Eclipsed! 2025 | $1,000 | Sanchez, Jirah | Grown & Blessed Gala | $250 | SciAntics Group Businesses, LLC | Mad Science and Art Enrichment Programs | $1,000 | Shakespeare & Company, Inc. | 2025 Fall Festival of Shakespeare | $1,000 | Smith, Benjamin | Adults In Action | $3,500 | Smith, Benjamin | The Obituary Encore | $4,000 | Smith, Danielle | “Inspiring Dreams: Little Girls in the Big Apple Dance Experience” | $3,500 | Smith, Gary | Performance and More Workshop/Clinic | $3,500 | Smith, Gary | 2025 Malado's Jam Circle | $3,000 | Springfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta | Etiquette | $2,000 | Springfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta | Jazz On The Move | $2,000 | Springfield Boys and Girls Club, Inc. | Fine Arts & Music | $3,000 | Springfield Cultural Partnership, Inc. | Thank an Artist LIVE | $4,500 | Springfield Cultural Partnership, Inc. | Thank An Artist Virtual | $2,500 | Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition | Remembering Us With Us 2025 | $2,000 | Springfield Museums Corporation | Witch Panic! Massachusetts Before Salem | $2,000 | Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc | Springfield Chamber Players Concert Series 2025 | $3,500 | Springfield Preservation Trust, Inc. | Second Saturday Walking Tour Series by the Springfield Preservation Trust | $2,500 | Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Inc. | SSO Musical Petting Zoo | $4,000 | Springfield Technical Community College Foundation | STCC Theater Program | $3,000 | Stewart, Denise Mari | "Generational Wealth" Photographic Restoration Project | $1,500 | Stewart, Denise Mari | Empowering Narratives: Healing Through Art and Photography exhibit | $1,200 | Sticca, Paul | Acousticca Concert for the Community | $700 | Stone Soul, Inc. | Stone Soul Festival | $4,000 | Streeter, Devin D. | Devin Davon LCC- Springfield Fashion Week | $2,500 | Strong Young Minds Youth Development, Inc. | Black Vivid | $3,000 | Taylor, Mario | Center Court | $4,000 | Taylor, Mario | Net Volley | $3,500 | The African American Female Professor Awards Association, Inc. | African American Female Awards | $3,500 | The Dunbar Center, Inc. | For The Culture | $3,500 | The Embodied Leadership Project | The BIPOC Rest Group | $1,500 | The Old Post Road Orchestra, Inc. | Our 2025 Holiday Concert | $500 | Thomas, Tracey | Senior Spirit | $3,500 | Thomas, Tracey | Talent Supreme | $3,500 | Thomas, Vic | Blues Brothers Briefcase | $500 | Tillery-Jenkins, Regina | ARTS AND THE STARS | $3,500 | Valley Photo Center, Inc. | Monthly Photo Contests | $250 | Veritas Preparatory Charter School | Veritas Prep Broadway Club | $1,500 | Waterman, Jon | Live Music Making History Live | $300 | West Mass Brass Band | Christmas quartet at Union Station | $500 | West, Amy | Shadow, Sound, Spectacle: Literary Monsters | $500 | Westwater Weekes, Naomi | Reclaiming Folk | $600 | Wing Madness Springfield LLC | International Street Food Flavors | $3,000 | Wise, Dennis | The Theft of Dignity: Springfield Presentation | $300 | Witt, Mary | Music for Community | $1,000 | Write-Up Springfield | Write Up Springfield cultural grant | $1,000 | Young at Heart Chorus, Inc. | Bridging Ages, Building Communities | $2,500 | anderson, india | FASHION EVERYONE | $3,000 | cade, andrew | Music for the Soul | $3,500 | cade, andrew | Artist Expo - 2025 | $3,500 | de la Guardia, Aliana | Commission of a New Work by Maria Sappho | $2,000 | lewis, julius | Karaoke in the park | $3,000 | lewis, julius | Karaoke In Park | $3,000 | worthy, olander | Read for A Lifetime | $2,000 |
