All projects in arts, sciences, and humanities as long as there is a benefit to the community of Wellfleet. Full criteria for funding eligibility can be found HERE.

Grants are distributed from funding from the Mass Cultural Council, the town of Wellfleet, and individual donations.

Please take a look at the tabs under “Grants” in the main menu. Here you will find helpful links and instructions.

Only one application from each group or individual will be considered. Please combine multi program/project requests under one application.

Securing a venue and any permits (if applicable) is your sole responsibility. We have provided a list of some of the performance spaces that we are aware of in “Helpful Links” in the Grants tab, but don’t limit your options to our known list. Cafes, galleries, houses of worship, bookstores, restaurants, and other spaces (public and private) may be open to hosting your event.

No, these grants do not require a one-to-one match. However, since these awards are generally small, the Council does look at your other sources of funding when considering your proposal to assure the project’s viability.

Yes. As long as it’s a public event and it’s declared upfront in your application. However, the Council does consider accessibility for the community when reviewing funding.

Information on managing your grant can be found in the tabs under “Grants” in the main menu. If you don’t find the answer here, reach out to your assigned grant liaison from the Cultural Committee.

If you anticipate changes to your project or you need an extension, please get in touch with your Cultural Council Liaison as soon as possible. There are identical instructions on this process in the Grant tabs “Managing Your Grant” and “Reimbursement Process.

The Council has moved to a direct granting system. After you have signed the Grant Agreemnet Form, funding will be sent to you by the town of Wellfleet. A grant report must be submitted no later than 2 weeks after the completion of the project.

Criteria for all Mass Local Cultural Program Grants can be found HERE. Additional criteria for Wellfleet grants are listed under “Applying for a Grant” in the Grants tab. Grant applications for FY 2024 will open on September 1, 2023, with a deadline of October 17, 2023. Sign up for alerts HERE to get notifications.

Information and an application for all Wellfleet boards and committees can be found HERE. Appointment to the Cultural Council is done by the Wellfleet Select Board.