Grants

Hopkinton Cultural Council (HCC) receives grant funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to promote excellence, access, education & diversity in the arts, sciences and humanities to improve the community’s economics & quality of life. The HCC prioritizes funding local artists as well as prioritizes artists which reflect the diverse cultures within the town of Hopkinton. The HCC actively seeks opportunities to increase visibility to groups of different cultures to promote diverse grant opportunities. 

Apply for funding

Grant applications for the 2025 calendar year are closed and will reopen fall of 2025. 

Grant applicants wishing to perform in or utilize a Hopkinton venue not under their ownership or control must provide details of community sponsorship including a specific venue and letter of support from a local Hopkinton organization.

Regional organizations with programs not held in Hopkinton, but open to Hopkinton residents, need not submit a letter of support from a local Hopkinton organization. Program/project dates can be confirmed after the grant is awarded, provided a letter of support is included with the application.

The Mass Cultural Council has published additional information about funding, available here.

2024 Funded Grants

Grant Recipient: Adams, Amy

Project Title: Paint Party with Painting Venus

Amount Granted: $750 


Grant Recipient: Burba Horgan, Allison

Project Title: Ash Hop Porchfest 2024

Amount Granted:$750 


Grant Recipient: Fitzpatrick, Evan

Project Title: Hopkinton Art Walk

Amount Granted: $300 


Grant Recipient: Greco Hayes, Darlene Ann

Project Title: Listen to Our Elders

Amount Granted: $450 


Grant Recipient: Hopkinton Center for the Arts

Project Title: Land Acknowledgment and Nipmuc Nation exhibit

Amount Granted: $1,000 


Grant Recipient: Hopkinton Chinese American Association, Inc.

Project Title: Lunar New Year Celebration

Amount Granted: $1,500


Grant Recipient: Hopkinton Freedom Team

Project Title: The Mosaic Project: Building Community Empathy and Understanding 

Amount Granted: $750


Grant Recipient: Hopkinton Garden Club

Project Title: 2023-2024 Speaker Series 

Amount Granted: $500


Grant Recipient: Hopkinton Music Association-Hopkinton Community Summer Band 

Project Title: HCSB 20th Year Commission Project

Amount Granted: $500


Grant Recipient: Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School

Project Title: Stories Told

Amount Granted: $500


Grant Recipient: Kelly, Kaye

Project Title: SheGrooves; Using Our Voices for Positive Change 

Amount Granted: $600


Grant Recipient: Senior Smilez, Inc.

Project Title: Live Theater in Senior Facilities 

Amount Granted: $400


Grant Recipient: South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc. 

Project Title: RangHoli - Festival of Colors

Amount Granted: $1,100


Grant Recipient: Strait, Jill M.

Project Title: Painted Chair Set

Amount Granted: $1,572 


Grant Recipient: Tran, Anthony

Project Title: Flamenco Performance

Amount Granted: $600


Grant Recipient: Zaino, Nick

Project Title: 100 Years of Boston Comedy

Amount Granted: $250