Fostering a Rich Cultural Life in Falmouth

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L.I.N.K., A Wampanoag Cultural Experience: Kids Teaching Kids

The Cultural Council learns what the community wants for inclusive, innovative and informative projects that benefit all of Falmouth’s residents and visitors. Our grant program funds an array of events that brings our diverse community together.

On our website, you will find:

  • An easy way to tell us what you think we should prioritize in our review of grant applications by filling out our Survey

  • How to apply for and manage your Cultural Council Grant

  • When Cultural Council events and grant programs are happening: Calendar

  • How to keep in touch and support the Cultural Council

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Current Grant Recipients

Congratulations to our 2024 grant recipients! A total of $20,000 was awarded for 26 projects, 22 of which are free (a top community priority). Of the total amount awarded, the Town of Falmouth contributed $10,000; the Mass Cultural Council, $8,400; and the Falmouth ArtMarket, $1,600. For information on 2024 grant recipients visit Grant Recipients.

Candida Rose singing

Candida Rose

Julian Loida

Naomi Westwater

Rise and Shine participant portrait

Rise and Shine Program

What We Do

  • conduct an in-person and online community survey

  • provide grant writing support for new applicants

  • evaluate applications and determine grant amounts

  • publicize programs in our Calendar, on our social media and e-newsletter

  • make the grant management process collaborative

  • celebrate our recipients at a community reception

The Council held a reception at the Falmouth Museums on the Green on April 20, 2024 to honor our grantees.

Grant Reception

New Council Initiative

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Music at the Table

Live music is provided by the Cultural Council at A Place at the Table, the free lunch program at St. Barnabas Church. Tuesdays, 11:30 – 12:30 thru May 28. All are welcome. For information on all of the Council’s Initiatives, click HERE

Natalia Bonfini playing guitar

Natalia Bonfini

Please help us bring more live music by donating to this Cultural Council project HERE

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