Chester Cultural Council approves 2026 grant notifications
Chester Cultural Council approves 2026 grant notifications and revises eligibility guidelines. Chair Muriel Hall and member Carol Hepworth notified both approved and declined 2026 grant applicants, with completed paperwork due by February 3, 2026. The Council agreed to revise grant guidelines to
Cultural Council · Meeting of June 26, 2026
Chester Cultural Council approves 2026 grant notifications and revises eligibility guidelines. Chair Muriel Hall and member Carol Hepworth notified both approved and declined 2026 grant applicants, with completed paperwork due by February 3, 2026. The Council agreed to revise grant guidelines to include projects from neighboring towns and must submit revised guidelines to the Massachusetts Cultural Council by August 2026 for the next funding cycle.
The Council discussed community engagement plans including participation in Chester on Track and a resident survey on potential project types.
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Source: the Cultural Council meeting of June 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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