DEADLINE FOR LECTURE FUND APPLICATIONS

APRIL 3, 2026

Applications for grants from the Blood, Bigelow, Warren, Shepley, Ames Lecture Fund are due April 3, 2026 in

the Office of the Commissioners of Trust Funds. These grants are for events which will take place between

July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Groups, organizations and individuals are encouraged to apply for a grant

from this fund for lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, performances, displays and exhibits of an

educational nature which are offered free to Groton residents. Support for ongoing programs is not available

however, special events in conjunction with an ongoing program will be considered.

Trust Commissioners hope to offer diversified events which are of interest to as many Groton residents as

possible. In reviewing applications for grants, a variety of considerations are taken into account:

new and creative programs

type of performance or exhibit

size and type of audience who might attend

appropriateness of date and place where event will be held

ways the event will be publicized

success of a similar event in the past

similarity to other events for which grants are requested

price of the event

ability of applying organization to administer grant effectively

If you have a program idea but it is too early to give the exact dates and details, fill out the application anyway

by the April 3, 2026 deadline. State your idea and approximate cost based on information you can glean from

a similar event this year. Please note that for events involving GDRSD’s students, a signature is required

from the building principal.

Applications are available at the Town Clerk’s Office or by emailing the Commissioners of Trust Funds at

trustfunds@grotonma.gov. Completed applications may be mailed to the: Commissioners of Trust Funds, 173

Main Street, Groton, MA 01450 or email to trustfunds@grotonma.gov.

Please contact Karen Tuomi, 978-877-6787 with any questions.

TOWN OF GROTON

Office of the Commissioners of Trust Funds

173 Main Street, Groton, Massachusetts 01450

Karen F. Tuomi, Executive Director

trustfunds@grotonma.gov