DALTON, Mass. — The Cultural Council is accepting applications for grant funding that supports annual, local cultural projects focusing on the arts, humanities and sciences. 

 

The Massachusetts Cultural Council awarded the council $7,800 to distribute to groups or individuals to fund qualified projects.

 

"We're looking for some unique ideas this year and hope that Dalton residents participate in this grant opportunity as they know our town best to bring forth the cultural projects our citizens want. And, that's what makes Dalton special," Cultural Council Treasurer Leslee Bassman said. 

 

Grant amounts vary. If interested, please complete an application here. For inquiries, email Cultural Council chair Alyssa Maschino at AMaschino@dalton-ma.gov. 

 

The grant’s application deadline is Oct. 17. 

 

The council's priorities are to improve the quality of life for residents by promoting access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. 

 

The Massachusetts Cultural Council has overseen the Local Cultural Council Program since 1990.

 

This is not the first time the council has distributed funds to aid in cultivating more cultural initiatives in town. 

 

Last year the council helped fund 17 projects including the Community Recreation Association’s  summer concert series, Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center’s Falls Housatonic Heritage Hike, The Eagles Band Annual Concert, among others. Full list here. 

 

"With these funds, the community has been enriched by the musical, art and other innovative programs past winning applicants have produced, such as a blues/jazz workshop, outdoor concerts, a Halloween walk and exercise classes for seniors," Bassman said.