Wellesley Cultural Council
The Wellesley Cultural Council (WCC) is the local presence of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and is a grassroots funding network supporting community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Wellesley Cultural Council members are appointed by the Select Board, and aim to foster creative expression and bring art to a wider audience, including the next generation. The WCC awards annual grants to programs that enrich the culture and quality of life in Wellesley.
Contact
Marc Zawel
culturalcouncil@wellesleyma.gov
000-000-0000
Address
Wellesley Town Hall
525 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482-5992
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$8,200
FY26 Local Priorities
The Wellesley Cultural Council (WCC) is the local presence of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and is a grassroots funding network supporting community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Wellesley Cultural Council members are appointed by the Select Board, and aim to foster creative expression and bring art to a wider audience, including the next generation. The WCC awards annual grants to programs that enrich the culture and quality of life in Wellesley.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Grant applications are available each fall; individuals and organizations may apply. Funding decisions are based on local eligibility requirements determined by the WCC through a community input process. Average grants tend to be modest amounts and are often reimbursement-based, meaning applicants spend personal money on programs and if approved for a grant, applicants are reimbursed for those expenses.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applefield, Janet | Combating Hate and Prejudice | $450 | Bates III, Davis R. | A Song & Story Summer Reading Celebration | $550 | Bueker, Catherine | We are Wellesley | $2,860 | Fleischauer, Rosann | Yarning around the Commonwealth | $1,000 | Newman, Howard | Musical Baseball Show | $400 | Wellesley Celebrations Committee | Wellesley's 57th Veterans Parade and Wellesley Wonderful Weekend | $1,400 | Wellesley Choral Society | Masters of the 18th and 19th c. Sacred Music | $1,000 | Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. | How Creative Expression Can Benefit Older Adults | $310 | Wellesley Symphony Orchestra, Inc. | Wellesley Symphony Orchestra 2024-25 Season | $1,000 | Wellesley Town Band | Exploring New Directions | $1,200 |
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