Sterling Cultural Council

Building Community Bridges; creating a close-knit community by sponsoring and supporting activities and events that bring the diverse elements of our community together for enjoyment and cultural enrichment.

“Where Art & Culture meet the Community”

Our council aims to:
– Recruit new members, of all ages to better suit the guidelines of the Cultural Council. Create more diversity. Increase youth programing. In 2023 we established a pollcy to encourage more high school and young adult members. Interested youth should call Judy Doherty, Chairperson, to apply.

– We strive to bring something for everyone in all factions of the Arts and Sciences. Outreach efforts to promote the grant application process.

Contact

Judy Doherty
[email protected]
508-688-2122

Address
1 Park Street
1 Park St. Sterling
Sterling, MA 01564-2136

Application Information

FY27 Allocation

$7,600

FY27 Local Priorities

1. Local applicants
2. Live Performances
3. Agriculture & Farming, Gardening, Climate Science, Composting
4. Family Activities
5. Hands-on Activities
6. History
7. Science

FY27 Local Guidelines

1. Grant Recipients must do their own advertising.
2. Grants must include a place where the event will take place locally. Please secure permission to use that space before hand.
3. Food may be included in the budget.
4. Scholarships are allowed.

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Direct Grants

FY27 Funding List

A grant list will be published here after January 15, 2027 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.