Winchendon Cultural Council

Yearly, the Winchendon Cultural Council meets in the fall to review and award grants to programs town-wide. We encourage the larger community to attend these wonderful local programs, all of which are free or low-cost.

Contact

Dani Cutler
winchendoncc@gmail.com
978-297-0085
https://townofwinchendon.com/344/Cultural-Council

Address
Town Hall
109 Front Street
Winchendon, MA 01475-1758

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Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$13,000

FY26 Local Priorities

This year the Winchendon Cultural Council will give priority to:

• Applicants that have secured a venue in Winchendon
• Projects that serve youth and/or our senior citizens
• Projects that serve those with special needs
• Applications from LGBTQ+ organizations and organizations that center around BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and communities
• Projects that make use of our many historical buildings
• Live, in-person events
• Projects that spark innovation and creativity

FY26 Local Guidelines

The Winchendon Cultural Council, works to elevate our rich cultural life in Winchendon. We want to amplify creativity, expand relationships, and maintain and grow a thriving creative and cultural community in our town. We develop our funding priorities by gathering input from the community, based on attending events and other feedback.

In addition to the state criteria, 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 the community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
• Demonstrated planning

Grant funds may not be used for capital expenditures (acquiring or maintaining fixed assets, such as land, buildings, and equipment.)

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

FY26 Funding List

A grant list will be published here after January 17, 2026 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.