Wayland Cultural Council
The Wayland Cultural Council invites you to apply for grants to support your creative and new ideas. Our community has expressed interest in us supporting performing arts projects, concerts, art shows, presentations, community-wide gatherings related to arts, humanities, and sciences. Project proposals should aim to interest and benefit diverse constituencies in Wayland though activities of interest to Wayland residents offered in neighboring communities are also eligible with evidence of that local community’s support. The Council does not fund school field trips.
Please see our most recent funding list for general size and scope of our grant making.
Contact
Pallavi Nagesha, Chair
[email protected]
508-358-7701
Address
41 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778-2697
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$6,900
FY26 Local Priorities
The Wayland Cultural Council prioritizes projects that foster community connections, celebrate local heritage, and increase access to cultural experiences. We particularly encourage programs that engage diverse audiences, support local artists, and provide inclusive cultural opportunities for residents of all ages, with emphasis on projects that activate public spaces and strengthen community bonds.
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Wayland Cultural Council prioritizes projects that demonstrate strong community partnerships and local support. We encourage collaborative efforts and seek evidence of commitment from hosting venues or partnering organizations. While we support a wide range of cultural activities, please note that school field trips are not eligible for funding.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bhumika Arts, Inc. | Carving the Breath of Stone | $1,000 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $400 | Harms, Andrew | Bad Andy Good Trumpet: Live Interview, Student Recital & Reception | $500 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic - The Musical | $580 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! | $280 | Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild, Inc. | The Massachusetts High School Drama Festival | $1,000 | MetroWest Scottish Heritage Society, Inc. | Bonnie an' Braw Scottish Festival | $820 | MetroWest Tourism and Visitors Bureau, Inc. | World Cup Fan Zone | $320 | Musicians of the Old Post Road, Inc. | Concert: A Hive of Creativity | $700 | Polatin, David | “Music from Memphis” | $500 | Swanson, Kris | Songs & Stories Music Concert | $225 | Wayland Chinese American Association | Lunar New Year Celebration | $500 | Wayland Concert Series, Inc. | Classical Concert Series | $500 | Wayland Council on Aging | Mocktails & Melodies | $550 | Wayland Free Public Library | Conversations for change | $1,000 | Wayland Free Public Library | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 | Wayland High School | FIRST Robotics Team 5735 | $500 | Women of Wayland Podcast | Women in Governance Podcast Social (Women Of Wayland Podcast season 5) | $1,000 |