Beginning September 2, 2025, the Millis Cultural Council will be accepting grant proposals for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Deadline for submissions is October 16, 2025 to this website: https://www.mass-culture.org/millis

Priority will be given to proposals for programs that are:

Free and open to the public to benefit the Millis community

First-time submissions

Applicants are encouraged to include a sample of their work for consideration.

Proposal requirements include:

A no-cost component for either participants and/or attendees (or some subset thereof)

Proposed time frame of when the program will run

If the program has received funding in the last three years, an explanation of actions to build the program’s sustainability

Confirmation activity will take place within the town of Millis in the form of a letter from the organization or venue hosting (e.g., Millis Public Library, Millis Senior Center, Millis High School

Special note: Millis High School Seniors may apply for funding to support their senior project requirement.

Through funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Millis Cultural Council was able to fund over $7,600 in the 2024-2025 cycle. These projects included children’s concerts, concert series, dance classes, hands-on art instruction, a townwide read event and more for audiences ranging from children to seniors. If you have a creative idea that would enrich the arts and culture of the Millis community, send in your proposal!

Millis Cultural Council

Dedicated to promoting excellence, access, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in our community.

Submitted by the Millis Cultural Council