Weymouth Cultural Council
Thank you for your interest in the Weymouth Cultural Council.
Our mission is to support cultural events for the citizens of Weymouth and surrounding communities on the South Shore.
Grant applications will be accepted from SEPTEMBER 1st -OCTOBER 15th. Applications must be submitted online, paper will not be accepted. Late applications cannot be accepted.
The Weymouth Cultural Council (WCC) is a volunteer group of Weymouth residents whose purpose is to support local public programs that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts and humanities to benefit the residents of Weymouth.
The WCC has an important role in ensuring that cultural opportunities are made accessible to all segments of the community, including children, teens, elders and the disabled. Preference will be given to performances and events located at Weymouth community venues, and established artists and organizations based in Weymouth or supporting the residents of Weymouth.
Programs we will fund include, but are not limited to:
– Community wide gatherings: festivals, concerts, plays, other cultural activities
– School cultural enrichment programs
– Nature, environmental education projects
– Projects celebrating local history, cultural diversity
– Restoration or preservation projects (not related to capital expenditures)
– Neighborhood revitalization
– Local artists’ live and work spaces, and professional development
Massachusetts-based individuals, artists, nonprofit community groups, cultural institutions and schools may apply.
In addition to the state criteria (public benefit, non-discrimination, no substitution, arts/humanities/interpretive sciences), applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
– How well the program meets our local priorities
– Community support and involvement
– Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
– Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
– Financial need
– Demonstrated planning, including venue, artist, and date(s) of program.
We do not fund field trips or associated expenses. To receive consideration, all applications must have a date, venue, and artist listed on the application.
Contact
Joseph Bisbee
culturalcouncil@weymouth.ma.us
781-335-2000
Address
Weymouth Town Hall
75 Middle Street
Weymouth, MA 02189-1359
FY22 Allocation
$34,400
FY22 Local Priorities
We do not fund field trips or associated expenses. To receive consideration, all applications must have a date, venue, and artist listed on the application.
FY22 Local Guidelines
NOTE: WE ARE NO LONGER FUNDING FIELD TRIP (PASS) GRANTS.
Grant funds received from a local council may not be used to purchase food, beverages or travel expenses.
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Applications must be completed in full, and MUST include a specific artist, date and venue. Please use the LCC Standard Grant Application form using the links provided below.
A confirmation letter from the venue should be included confirming the location and date.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence W. Pingree School | Recorders for 3rd grade | $150 |
| Thomas V. Nash, Jr. Elementary School | Become Your Dreams: History of Hip Hop Dance/Prismatic magic/ Johnny the k | $1,500 |
| Lawrence W. Pingree School | Caterpillars | $100 |
| The Arc of the South Shore, Inc. | 2nd Annual Holiday Festival Featuring Winter Sleigh Rides at Webb State Park | $3,500 |
| Academy Avenue School Parent Council | Mystic Paper Beasts-Sky Tales | $625 |
| Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra, Inc. | Youth Concert | $500 |
| Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School | Bringing the Arts to Hamilton | $1,500 |
| Lawrence W. Pingree School | Life cycles and interactions | $250 |
| Ralph Talbot School | Ralph Talbot ART inschool Assembly | $1,500 |
| Abigail Adams Middle School | Abigail Adams In-school ARTS Assembly | $2,000 |
| Weymouth Public Libraries | Pop Up Art: Mantra: Modern Etymology | $600 |
| Weymouth Public Libraries | Rockabye Beats | $1,250 |
| Weymouth Art Association | Enjoy Art | $1,200 |
| Weymouth Elder Services | Weymouth Senior Picnic | $1,500 |
| Weymouth Public Libraries | Weymouth Creates: Digital Teens | $300 |
| Weymouth Public Libraries | Acting for Teens | $375 |
| Weymouth Irish Heritage Parade and Festival | Irish Heritage Day Parade and Festival | $1,000 |
| Weymouth Public Libraries | Summer Sounds at Fogg Library | $2,970 |
| Weymouth Historical Commission | Anti-Slavery Picnic at Weymouth Landing | $1,200 |
| William Seach Primary School | LASER TEAM Anti-bullying Program | $750 |
| Weymouth Public Libraries | The Human and Natural History of New England | $750 |
| Murphy School Parent Council | Murphy School Enrichment Activities | $1,500 |
| Fine Arts Chorale, Inc. | A Holiday Concert! Featuring Benjamin Britten's: A Ceremony of Carols | $1,000 |
| East Weymouth Congregational Church, United Church of Christ | Music at Sanctuary Hall | $1,500 |
| Weymouth Music Boosters Association, Inc. | Music Culture Wokshop Series | $1,500 |
| Old Ship Candlelight Concerts | Candlelight Concert | $350 |
| Town of Weymouth | Weymouth Summer Concert and Movie Series | $2,999 |
| Taunton City Band, Inc. | Summer neighborhood band concert | $530 |
| William Seach Primary School | The Science of Sound | $750 |
| Academy Avenue School Parent Council | Rhythm Delivered: Audible Dance, Visual Music | $830 |
