Cultural Council Offers New $2.5K Grants

STONEHAM, MA — Stoneham-area groups have a shot at a series of $2,500 grants for various festivals and projects via the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the council announced in a joint statement with the Stoneham Cultural Council Monday.

The Festivals and Projects grants will aim to help support individuals or groups holding public cultural projects, festivals or activities. This combined grant application process is open both to new applicants and to applicants for formerly separate “projects” and “festivals” programs, the councils said.

The state Cultural Council serves as an umbrella organization encompassing the Stoneham Cultural Council and other local councils. It is awarding 550 Festivals and Projects grants around the state this year, each worth $2,500.

Applications opened in October. They will close on Dec. 15.

Eligible applicants include state and municipal entities ranging from local cultural councils to public libraries.

Non-profits can apply, as can qualified for-profit corporations, partnerships or limited liability companies. Such entities must be privately owned by individuals, have a Massachusetts address on relevant business tax filings and have three or fewer locations, as noted in this week’s grant announcement.

See more information on the program here.