GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Greenfield has received over $20,000 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council that will be awarded to organizations, schools, and individuals for cultural community activities. In previous years, the Greenfield Local Cultural Council has funded the Artspace Community Center, Shea Theater programs, and Local Access to Valley Arts. Project proposals will be accepted now through Thursday, October 16th.

From the City of Greenfield:

Greenfield Local Cultural Council Announces 2026 Grant Cycle

The Greenfield Local Cultural Council (GLCC) is now accepting grant proposals from organizations, schools, and

individuals seeking funding to support cultural activities in the community. All submissions are due by Thursday,

October 16, 2025. Proposals can include community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs.

For the second year in a row, Greenfield has received an allocation of $20,200 from the Massachusetts Cultural

Council to distribute locally. The grant portal opens on September 2, 2025. To apply, visit:

https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp.

Greenfield’s funding priorities—shaped by a 2024 community survey—are to support projects that take place in

Greenfield or neighboring towns. Based on survey feedback, the Council strongly encourages applications for live

performances and festivals, social justice and cultural diversity events, and public art. Full results of the survey

are available at greenfield-ma.gov/cultural-council.

“Every year, the Greenfield Local Cultural Council is inspired by the creativity and commitment of our

applicants,” said Tim Fisk, Chair of the Greenfield Local Cultural Council. “With $20,200 to award this cycle,

we’re excited to support projects that reflect the diversity and spirit of our community. Last year we received 88

applications, which shows just how competitive the process is—but also how vibrant the arts and cultural

landscape is in Greenfield.”

To make the process more accessible, the Council has produced a four-part video tutorial series offering guidance

on how to apply, align with local priorities, and build a strong proposal. The video tutorials will be available on

the GLCC website shortly at http://greenfield-ma.gov/cultural-council. In addition, the GLCC will host grant

writing drop-in hours at GCTV, 393 Main Street, Greenfield, beginning on Thursday, September 11, from 4 – 6

PM. Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of these resources for extra support.

“Local Cultural Council grants make Greenfield a more vibrant community,” said Mayor Virginia Desorgher.

“This program can support a wide variety of projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities. I am so excited to see

how the community puts these funds to use over the coming years!”

The City of Greenfield is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a

designated Green Community and a recipient of the “Leading by Example” Award.Recent projects funded by the GLCC include Musica Franklin, Inc., Artspace Community Arts Center, Shea

Theater Arts Center, and Local Access to Valley Arts (LAVA).

The GLCC is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the

Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the nation’s largest grassroots cultural funding network, supporting

thousands of community-based arts, sciences, and humanities projects every year. The Massachusetts legislature

provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a State agency that allocates funds to

each community.

For more information on FY26 local priorities and grant guidelines, visit: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-

council/greenfield/.