West Bridgewater Cultural Council
Our mission is to move, inspire and challenge the community through cultural programing and awareness.
Contact
Nancy E Krushas
[email protected]
508-588-1350
Address
195 Matfield Street
West Bridgewater, MA 02379-1311
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$6,700
FY26 Local Priorities
Each year the West Bridgewater Cultural Council (WBCC) gathers input from the community on the types of projects that are most important to the residents of West Bridgewater. This year the West Bridgewater Cultural Council will give priority to:
– Applicants who maintain a residential, commercial or studio address in West Bridgewater may receive preference.
– Applicants applying for a project that takes place in and shows a public benefit to the residents of West Bridgewater from youth to seniors.
FY26 Local Guidelines
In addition to the State criteria where grants are issued to support arts, humanities, interpretive sciences, visual arts, performing arts, science educators, historians, and other humanists as well as community, business and civic groups, social service organizations, schools, and youth, senior and family associations, applications will be evaluated using WBCC review criteria. Projects and programs that align with the Funding Priorities are given preference in the Council’s review of applications. Based on community input, the West Bridgewater Cultural Council’s Funding Guidelines for FY26 are:
– Project categories – Projects that focus on art, humanities, musical performances, arts education and instruction, and programs that serve all age groups from children to seniors;
– Projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to highlight the rich cultural makeup of West Bridgewater;
– Projects that create opportunities for arts and community members through diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility;
– Community support and involvement;
– Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant;
– Projects must take place between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026;
– Applicants must show specific plans to hold an event or activity in West Bridgewater including a specific letter of support from the organization that controls the local venue, a collaborating organization confirming their commitment to the project, or a collaborating business confirming their offer to host, sponsor, partially fund, provide volunteer services, or otherwise support cultural events for the public in West Bridgewater;
– Any applicant may be subject to a background check;
– The maximum number of applications that any one applicant can submit is 3; and
– Display of the West Bridgewater Cultural Council sign at the event is required. Photographs of the event with the West Bridgewater Cultural Council sign must be submitted with the remission form.
– All advertising must acknowledge the West Bridgewater Cultural Council. #WestBridgewaterCulturalCouncil
The West Bridgewater Cultural Council makes payments through reimbursement grants.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Churchill, Sandy | Four-Season Community Paint Series for Adults | $800 | Churchill, Sandy | Tweens and Teens Community Paint Events | $600 | First Church of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts,Inc.,The | Celebrating 375 Years of the First Church of West Bridgewater | $600 | Keeping Pace with Multiple Miracles | Miss Katie's Dance Studio at Keeping Pace Project: Recitals & Accessibility | $500 | Krushas, Jason | Sound for Live Performances | $1,500 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors! and chair dance | $500 | Raising Multicultural Kids, Inc. | Transforming Education And Creating Hope (T.E.A.C.H.) | $500 | Tincknell, Roger L. | Island Vacation | $350 | West Bridgewater Lions Club | Summer Concert Series | $1,000 | West Bridgewater Open Space and Recreation Committee | River Walk 2026 | $1,000 | Wise, Dennis | The Theft of Dignity: School Anti-bullying Presentation | $100 |