Wendell Cultural Council
The Wendell Cultural Council is made up of at least 5 Community Members who believe strongly in the essential role, and the importance and power of the arts, the humanities, and the interpretive sciences. We support applications that reflect a wide variety of disciplines and that reach a diverse demographic in our community (age, gender, race, ethnicity, interests, etc.) We work with local resources such as schools, library, town, local and sometimes regional community groups, to provide appropriate venues, support, and co-sponsorship.
Contact
Heather Willey
WendellCulturalCouncil@gmail.com
413-367-2175
https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com
Address
9 Morse Village Road
Wendell, MA 01379-9704
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 Local Priorities
We give priority to:
Applicants who are local area artists and community members
Programs that take place within the Town of Wendell or that have Wendell resident participation
Programs that vary over a wide variety of disciplines
Programs that represent and benefit diverse age, gender, race, and ethnicity populations
Organizations and programs that enrich the cultural experiences and life-long learning on an ongoing basis. Therefore there is no limit placed on applications over consecutive years
Applicants who demonstrate prior planning, especially in regard to contacting local venues and gaining their support prior to submitting the application
Programs that show continuing awareness of health and safety protocols in this constantly changing climate. Remote, virtual, and outdoor platforms are acceptable
FY26 Local Guidelines
There is no formally set limit to funding levels. Because our goal is to provide a wide range of programs, we encourage applicants to seek multiple sources if their project is large. Our Council has funded regional programs in the past that gather support from many sources with small requests as well. Most grants in the past have fallen within the range of $100 to $850.
The Wendell Cultural Council accepts only online submissions now, as required by the MCC. There are training videos put out by the MCC to help navigate the application process. Please ask a Cultural Council member if you require assistance with the application process.
Applicants are responsible for publicity and for prior notification of the date(s) of your program to the Wendell Cultural Council chairperson contact.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1794 Meetinghouse, Inc. | Quabbin Valley Pro Musica 2024-2025 Season | $200 | Community Network for Children | Mucho Gusto Spanish for Families | $450 | Deer Paths | Goodness Shakes! Monthly Community Dance (and art making!) | $400 | Dorsey, Court | Poems with Wings | $400 | Franklin County Pride, Inc. | Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival 2025 | $250 | Friends of the Wendell Meetinghouse, Inc. | Wendell Meetinghouse Performances | $300 | Frota, Ricardo | Ecology of Sound | $250 | Hines, Shelley | Shiatsu With Friends; Embodying Connection and Vibrancy, through Ancient Asian Wisdom | $300 | Hollingsworth, Rebecca | Community Contra Dance | $350 | Kline, Carrie | Songs and Stories of Appalachia: Faces of Fossil Fuel Extraction and Just Transition | $300 | LaunchSpace, Inc. | Teen Open Hack | $400 | Mason, Gail | Honoring Local Elders Series | $500 | Orange Revitalization Partnership, Inc. | Starry Starry Night | $100 | Pioneer Valley Symphony, Inc. | “Peer Gynt” - 2025 Education Concert | $300 | Richmond, Paul | Finding your voice | $300 | The Athol Historical Society, Inc. | Uniquely Quabbin magazine | $200 | The Nolumbeka Project, Inc. | A Celebration of Native American Art, Music, and Cultures | $200 | Wendell Old Home Day Organizing Group | Wendell Old Home Day 2025 | $500 |
