ROCHESTER — The Rochester Cultural Council announced that it has awarded $5,800 in grant funds to support 12 projects in 2023.

Grants ranged from $150 to $750 and were awarded in the categories of arts, sciences and humanities. Emphasis was placed on funding programs that benefited Rochester residents and are to be held locally in town as well as projects that are free to participants or available at a reduced rate.

The following people and organizations were awarded with grants by the Rochester Cultural Council for 2023:

Mattapoisett Land Trust, Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Vincent Lovegrove, Jr., MUSIC Dance.edu, Marion Art Center, New Bedford Museum and Art Center, Onset Bay Association, Rochester Historical Society, Rochester Memorial School Parent-Teacher Organization, Sippican Choral Society, South Coast Children's Chorus and the Tri-County Music Association.

All events held by these grant-funded groups are ongoing through Dec. 31. For more detailed information of events please visit the Massachusetts Cultural Council website at massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/rochester.