The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is pleased to announce its grant recipients for 2026. The RCC is composed of volunteers appointed by the Rochester Select Board and is funded by the Mass Cultural Council. Each year, the RCC awards grants to support arts, humanities, and science projects that enhance the quality of life in the Rochester community. Proposals may include programs such as school field trips, afterschool programs, concerts, festivals, lectures, theater, dance, music, film and STEM projects. In 2026 the RCC awarded $5,900 to seventeen organizations including the Rochester Council On Aging, Rochester Historical Society, RMS PTO, Marion Art Center, Mattapoisett Land Trust and the Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Inc. A full list of 2026 grantees can be found at our MCC page at massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/rochester/.
If you have a great idea for bringing culturally enriching programming to the Rochester area and need funding to make it a reality, we can help. Applications will be accepted in September of 2026 for the next grant cycle. Quick links to tips for grant writing and the application process can also be found at bit.ly/RCCTips. Finally, the RCC is always looking to welcome new members. To find out more about us, check us out at www.facebook.com/rochestermaculturalcouncil, feel free to attend one of our open meetings, or email us directly at rochesterculturalcouncil@gmail.com. We would love to have you join us.