The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is excited to announce that we have awarded $6470 in grant funds to support 17 projects in 2024. Grants ranged from $150 to $850 and were awarded in the categories of arts, sciences and humanities. Emphasis was placed on funding programs that benefited Rochester residents and are to be held locally in town as well as projects that are free to participants or available at a reduced rate.
The RCC is proud to be able to announce our support of following grantees for FY24: Acushnet Public Library, Cara Bean, East Over Farms, FORD, FORM, Lewis-Parks & Andrew, MAC, Old Colony Cougars PTO, Onset Bay Assoc., Practice Best Practice, Rochester Historical Society, RMS PTO, Sippican Choral Society, South Coast Children’s Chorus, South Coast Children’s Theatre, Tri-County Music Association, Jon Waterman.
All events are ongoing through December 31. For more detailed information of events, please visit the MA Cultural Council website at massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/rochester/ or our Facebook page.
The RCC is a group of volunteers appointed by the Rochester Select Board for three-year terms. Our mission is to promote excellence, access and diversity in the arts, humanities and sciences to enhance the quality of life in Rochester. The RCC strives to achieve these goals by diligently evaluating grant requests and allocating the funds provided by the Mass Cultural Council to projects best serving Rochester residents. The Rochester Cultural Council is always recruiting new members. Please visit our town website at www.townofrochestermass.com/cultural-council and get in touch with a member of the council to learn more.