
What the Community Wants for Programs
Photo Credit: Paul Rifkin
The Community Survey Determines Our Priorities for FY26
Community Survey
Please let us know what local cultural events and projects you find worth funding in Falmouth.
Fill out our brief survey HERE.
Local Guidelines for FY25
Grant awards will typically be within a range of $250 - $1,000 per application
Only one application will be considered from each applicant
Submissions from the same applicant for the same project are limited to no more than 2 consecutive years, unless there is a substantial new element in the program or event
Funding Priorities for FY25
Projects that are free or low-cost ($5 p.p. and children free)
New project ideas and first-time applicants
Applications from Falmouth individuals and organizations
Events that take place in any or all the villages of Falmouth
Projects that include prior approval of a named venue
Programs that support diverse cultural needs of community members, such as:
BIPOC
People with disabilities
LGBTQ+
Non-English speaking community members
We collected 465 survey responses at various community events
Programming Priorities for FY25
All Projects are welcome. However, based on responses to our community survey, we encourage applications in the following areas:
Community-wide fairs and festivals
Children’s and school programs
Projects celebrating cultural diversity
Nature and environmental programs
Concerts and dance performances
Theater, comedy, spoken word, and storytelling
Projects celebrating local history
Library programs and events
Art classes, exhibits and receptions
Community television, film and film festivals