Newton Cultural Council
Contact
Newton Cultural Council
ncc@newtonma.gov
617-796-1540
http://newtonculturalcouncil.com/
Address
1294 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02459-1544
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Application Information
FY24 Allocation
$27,000
FY24 Local Priorities
The goal of the Newton Cultural Council (NCC) is to support the cultural vitality of Newton by funding excellence in creative, cultural and humanistic projects of cultural organizations, artists, and humanists that benefit and enrich our Newton community. The NCC awards grants to projects in the humanities, arts and sciences annually. It requires all proposals to have a public benefit for Newton residents and encourages collaborative projects, novel ideas and serving underrepresented populations.
The NCC encourages projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of Newton. The NCC strives to be an anti-racist, inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible council. We seek to increase funding for programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences created by or featuring BIPOC applicants and audiences. Newton Cultural Council will create internal organizational systems, processes, structures and cultures that encourage any person to engage with us. In creating an anti-racist and equitable council, we actively seek a multitude of voices within our community.
The NCC does not fund Newton Public Schools programs.
The NCC will prioritize those proposals having a confirmed venue, as well as those with a clear promotional strategy.
FY24 Local Guidelines
FULL NCC GUIDELINES are available at newtonculturalcouncil.org
APPLICATIONS must be submitted by OCTOBER 17th. Late applications cannot be accepted.
FUNDING PERIOD: July 2023 – December 2024
OBJECTIVES: To support activities that contribute to the cultural vitality of Newton, through funding creative, cultural and humanistic projects involving Newton cultural organizations and Newton artists and humanists.
ELIGIBILITY:
• The council awards grants to MA residents whose projects benefit Newton.
• Because NCC funding is not intended to be the sole source of project funding, the NCC requires applications to demonstrate other cash and/or in-kind funding.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit examples of their work: websites, YouTube, Social media, etc. are acceptable.
• An individual or organization may apply for no more than two grants in the same year.
NCC accepts applications from anyone included in the following list:
• Individuals. Individual applicants, which includes sole proprietors, must show that a public benefit results from the project for which they are requesting funds. Individual members of the NCC may apply for funding from but must observe all conflict-of-interest laws and regulations in the granting process.
• Incorporated non-profit organizations. Organizations incorporated as nonprofits with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
• Unincorporated associations. A group of individuals coming together with a common purpose (e.g., local community band, theater group) that do not have nonprofit status.
• Incorporated for-profit organizations. For-profit organizations incorporated with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. This includes corporations, partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies (LLC). Applicants must show that a public benefit results from the project for which they are applying.
• Religious organizations. LCCs cannot fund activities that are “inherently religious” such as religious worship, instruction, and proselytization. Religious organizations or groups with a religious affiliation are eligible to apply for funding for a project or program that:
o is available to the general public.
o has purpose of benefitting the public, not the religious organization.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Flyers, programs, announcements, invitations, etc. printed or online for all funded projects must include both the Newton Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council logos.
All announcements must also include the phrase: “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.” Failure to do this will jeopardize future funding.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Colony Brass, Inc. | Latino Laton (Latin Brass) Concert with Boston Music Project | $500 | Boston Jewish Film, Inc. | 35th Annual Boston Jewish Film Festival | $500 | Cappella Clausura, Inc. | Vespers of Cozzolani w/ H&H Young Women | $1,000 | Commonwealth Chorale, Inc. | The Dream Unfinished | $500 | Gallo, Cristina | Siren Songs | $750 | Heller, Touring Producer, Broken Box Mime Theater, Martha | BKBX in Newton 2024! | $800 | Konigsmark, Bo | Into the Light Ensemble Chamber Music Concert | $500 | Newton Chinese Language School, Inc. | Melody of Cultures | $1,000 | Newton Housing Authority | 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration | $2,000 | Newton Theatre Company, Inc. | The Monologue Project: Voices of the Neurodiversity Community in Newton | $1,000 | O'Keefe, Mary | Lost and Found | $2,000 | Orchestra Without Borders | Music from the Margins II: East-West | $1,000 | Read Your World Inc. | Author Panel: Celebrating Pride Month with Children's Books | $600 | Rehearsal for Life, Inc. | Rehearsal for Life's Freelance Players | $200 | Sullivan Rep, Inc | Sullivan Rep Inaugural Season, Production #1: "Steel Pier" | $1,200 | Waban Improvement Society, Inc. | Newton Piano Summit | $2,000 | Webb, Ann | Spring Hafla 2024 | $500 |
