Cultural Council

The Wellesley Cultural Council (WCC) is the local presence of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and is a grassroots funding network supporting community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. Wellesley Cultural Council members are appointed by the Select Board, and aim to foster creative expression and bring art to a wider audience, including the next generation. The WCC awards annual grants to programs that enrich the culture and quality of life in Wellesley. 

Grant applications are available each fall; individuals and organizations may apply. Funding decisions are based on local eligibility requirements determined by the WCC through a community input process. Average grants tend to be modest amounts and are often reimbursement-based, meaning applicants spend personal money on programs and if approved for a grant, applicants are reimbursed for those expenses. 

Apply for a Grant

Information on Wellesley Cultural Council program guidelines, priorities, and previously funded programs is available online through the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Local Cultural Council (LCC) profiles page.

Contact Us!

For information or questions, email culturalcouncil@wellesleyma.gov