Athol Cultural Council
The Athol Cultural Council is committed to the enhancing the cultural life of the community by providing the opportunity for funding quality programming.
Applications are available beginning on September 1, and through the October 17 submission deadline.
Please be sure to carefully read and follow LCC Program Guidelines and Council Priorities to ensure your application is completed properly.
Feel free to email or call if you have questions about the application process.
Contact
Robin Brzozowski
culturalcouncil@townofathol.org
978-249-9515
Address
568 Main Street
Athol, MA 01331-1888
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY24 Allocation
$15,800
FY24 Local Priorities
1. Preference is given to applicants submitting a letter of support from a local sponsor / venue as part of supporting materials.
2. Preference is given to locally based artists and non-profit organizations for projects that will enhance the cultural life of the Athol community.
Approved: August 2023.
FY24 Local Guidelines
1. Only online applications are accepted.
2. All supporting materials must be no more than three pages and submitted online with your application.
3. Travel, chaperones and refreshments are not funded.
4. The Athol Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council must be mentioned in any publicity.
5. When submitting multiple applications to the Athol Cultural Council a letter identifying the priority of the applications must be submitted online with each application.
6. Submissions that do not adhere to the LCC Program Guidelines and Council Priorities will not be considered.
7. Applicants will be notified via email of their approval or denial.
Approved: August 2023
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crosson, Cynthia | The Basics of Handwriting Analysis | $550 | Jurek, Kelsey | I Was Amelia Earhart's Sister: Candid Recollections on America's 'First Lady of the Air' | $475 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! | $600 | New England Equestrian Center of Athol | Native Plants at NEECA trail signage | $1,200 | The Athol Historical Society, Inc. | Uniquely Quabbin magazine | $553 | Winchendon Recreation Commission | Winchendon's Wyndonshire Renaissance Faire | $1,000 |
