Sutton Cultural Council
The Sutton Cultural Council gives priority and support to applications for projects submitted by Sutton residents, organizations, agencies, and schools that will benefit diverse groups of Sutton citizens through cultural, scientific, educational, and/or historical performances and/or education to projects serving youth and families; to projects which will maintain and expand the arts, cultural education, and community gatherings; to projects that demonstrate collaboration/involvement of other town groups and/or organizations; and to projects for new cultural programming. Applicants should demonstrate thorough project planning, including but not limited to logistics and finance. Awards typically range from $100-$1,500. In cases where the project is partially funded, the Council may request an explanation of how the project will be modified if additional funds cannot be raised.
Contact
Jerry Townsend, Chairperson
townsend777@gmail.com
508-865-8725
Address
Sutton Town Hall
4 Uxbridge Road
Sutton, MA 01590-1797
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$7,500
FY25 Local Priorities
The Sutton Cultural Council gives priority and support to applications for projects submitted by Sutton residents, organizations, agencies, and schools that will benefit diverse groups of Sutton citizens through arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences through cultural, scientific, educational and/or historical performances, and/or education; to projects serving youth and families; to projects which will maintain and expand the arts, cultural education and community gatherings; to projects that demonstrate collaboration/involvement of other town groups and/or organizations; and to projects for new cultural programming.
FY25 Local Guidelines
Applicants should demonstrate thorough planning of the project, including but not limited to location, logistics, and finance. Awards typically range from $100-$1,500. In cases where the project is partially funded, the Council may request an explanation of how the project will be modified if additional funds cannot be raised.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley Art Association, Inc. | Free Community Art Celebration of Sutton 2024 | $350 | Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band, Inc. | 2024 Summer Concert Series | $500 | Rausch, Karl | New England Swing Orchestra | $1,600 | The Sutton Fourth, Inc. | 2024 Sutton Fourth event | $1,200 | Thomas, Vic | Blues Brothers Briefcase | $1,500 | Wirt, Edward | OAKLAND STROKE Concert/Dance | $1,500 | York, Matt | Matt York - Songs and Stories: Willie Nelson | $550 |
