Grants

Online Grant Writing Workshop: Wednesday, October 21

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The Winchester Cultural Council grants program is continuing this year! Cultural activity is more important than ever in this stressful time, and it appears that our lawmakers will recognize that with grant funding levels similar to last year. The application deadline is November 16. The Cultural Council encourages everyone to consider applying for a grant. While the future is uncertain—many "traditional" projects (such as performances or in-person talks) might not be possible for a while—this could be an ideal time to try something new.

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2020 REVISED Cultural Council Grant Schedule

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Each year, the Winchester Cultural Council gives grants for cultural activities in town with funding provided by the Massachusetts legislature and the governor and distributed through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Because of the current health crisis, the grant application schedule has been delayed, but grant applications are  now available. Following are the important dates:

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Winchester Cultural Council Announces 2025 Grants

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The Winchester Cultural Council awarded $12,055 for 15 grants as part of the annual grants program for 2025. Funding for these grants came from the annual Local Cultural Council funding program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and from the citizens of Winchester, through the Town of Winchester's own budget. Following is a list of the grants, in roughly chronological order.

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APPLY NOW for a Grant! Deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024

The Winchester Cultural Council invites applications from organizations, schools and individuals of all ages for grants that support cultural activities in the community. Those activities can include performances, workshops, lectures, exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies, historical preservation, or other artistic projects and activities in Winchester.

Projects should have a local sponsor; local artists and performers are especially encouraged to apply. Past programs supported by WCC grants include Porchfest, Art in August, public art in the Cultural District and along the Riverway, Authorfest, the Just a Minute Film Festival, movies documenting Winchester's history, concerts on the Common and at Wright-Locke Farm, a performance of songs by Rabindranath Tagore, and arts programming in schools.

The deadline for applications is October 16, 2024. Funding decisions will be made and applicants notified by mid-January 2025. Details are on the grants page; see also the list of previous years' grants.

For more information, please write us at info@winchesterculturalcouncil.org

WCC October grants poster

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Winchester Cultural Council Announces 2024 Grants

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The Winchester Cultural Council awarded $16,275 in grants for 2024 to 16 individuals and organizations.  Funding for these grants came from the annual Local Cultural Council funding program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council and from the citizens of Winchester, through the Town of Winchester's own budget. Following is a list of the grants, in roughly chronological order.

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Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant Opportunities

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On October 5, 2023, the Massachusetts Cultural Council shared the following list of six grant programs that offer support to cultural creators throughout the year. We encourage everyone to consider applying for a Winchester Cultural Council grant (deadline Oct. 17, part of the Local Cultural Council grant program), but you might also find one of these programs to be a great fit.

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Apply Now for a Grant! Deadline is Oct. 17, 2023

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The Winchester Cultural Council invites applications from organizations, schools and individuals of all ages for grants that support cultural activities in the community. Those activities can include performances, workshops, lectures, exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies, historical preservation, or other artistic projects and activities in Winchester.

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Winchester Cultural Council Announces 2023 Grants

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The Winchester  Cultural Council has announced the awarding of $22,500 in grants in 2023 for 17 projects by 15 different individuals and organizations. The awards represent the largest total giving by the WCC in its 42-year history. This level of support was made possible by an increase in state funding together with strong support for culture and the arts from the town of Winchester. Grant projects and recipients are listed below.

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