Canton Cultural Council

09/02/2026

Local Cultural Council grants are available for community-based art...

09/01/2026

$5.85M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances

09/01/2026

The Canton Cultural Council is pleased to announce that we’re now accepting applications for grant funding!

You can learn more and apply here:
https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/

The Canton Cultural Council strives to use its available grants to maximize positive impacts for as many Canton residents as possible, including those in education, the arts, humanities, interpretive sciences, and more. We encourage applicants whose projects will be accessible to the entire Canton community rather than to specific groups.

If you are looking for guidance, please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] or through our social media channels, and we will assist you promptly.

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Your creative project could help make our community more vibrant! The Canton Cultural Council encourages individuals and organizations to apply for funding for projects in arts, culture, humanities, science, and community-based initiatives.

Open: September 1, 2026
Deadline: October 15, 2026

Apply today and turn your idea into something meaningful for Canton!

Application Opens: September 1, 2026
Info Session: September 10, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
LCCs Grant Decisions Report Due: January 15, 2027

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08/29/2026

📣📣📣 This year's grant opportunities for the cultural sector are now available at-a-glance!
Explore our FY27 Funding Opportunities: https://massculturalcouncil.org/programs-at-a-glance/

📣📣📣 This year's grant opportunities for the cultural sector are now available at-a-glance!

Explore our FY27 Funding Opportunities: https://massculturalcouncil.org/programs-at-a-glance/
📸: Detail of Gonz Veloz (Grantee ’23) La Langosta.

08/23/2026

See you all tomorrow at the Canton Farmers Market!

This is a great opportunity to stop by the Canton Cultural Council table and ask any questions you may have about our local grant program and the upcoming grant cycle in 2027

The Canton Cultural Council is part of the Mass Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council Program, which provides annual funding to support local arts, culture, humanities, science, and community-based programs.

Come say hello, meet our council members, and learn more about grant opportunities available to our community. We’d be happy to answer your questions!

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

Teens! Come decorate your own trinket tin wallet! 💚We will transform an empty mint tin into a compact, pocket-sized carrier for everyday essentials. Holds your money, trinkets, knickknacks, junk, super important stuff, library card, etc..
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Canton Public Library.

💚Wednesday, September 9th @ 3 - 4 PM
Registration: https://canton.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/decorate-your-own-trinket-tin-wallet/

08/18/2026

The Canton Cultural Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sep 9th, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Aldrich Room at the Canton Public Library, 786 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021.

All meetings are open to the public. Canton Cultural Council Mass Cultural Council

08/14/2026

HALFWAY! It’s official - we’ve made it halfway through the season 👀 Can you believe it? We can’t! Here’s what’s coming up on Sunday…

08/13/2026

Calling all Little Engineers! Join us on Friday as we make Bug Hotels!

Registration is required! This program is best for ages 4 through 8. Adults, please plan on staying for the duration of the program.

Register here: https://canton.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-engineers-40/