Cultural Council
The Adams County Cultural Council (ACCC) recommends SCFD funding disbursement to Tier III organizations serving Adams County. In 2024, the Adams County Cultural Council awarded nearly $2.5 million to more than 90 organizations that bring arts, culture, science, and history to our schools, communities, and residents.
Tier III Organization Resources
To request the documents below, please click here.
- Scoring Criteria
- 2026 Grant Guidelines
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
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Adams County Cultural Council
2026 Meeting Calendar
Cultural Council Kick-off Meeting & 2026 Process, Thursday, March 19, 5:00 PM – in-person, Waymire Dome in Riverdale Regional Park – (Dinner 5:00 / Meeting 5:30)
- Waymire Dome, Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, Co 80601
Study Session #1: Thursday, April 2, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #1
Time: Apr 2, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 886 4561 0978
Passcode: 910446
Study Session #2: Thursday, April 9, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #2
Time: Apr 9, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 873 4052 4565
Passcode: 504647
Study Session #3: Thursday, April 16, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #3
Time: Apr 16, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 886 9468 0085
Passcode: 957558
Study Session #4: Thursday, April 23, 5:00 PM – virtual*
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #4
Time: Apr 23, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 829 7955 9543
Passcode: 512050
Study Session #5: Thursday, May 7, 5:00 PM – virtual*
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #5
Time: May 7, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 839 0339 3886
Passcode: 026376
Study Session #6: Thursday, May 14, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Study Session #6
Time: May 14, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 869 7701 2630
Passcode: 422690
*please note break in between study sessions; council may add an additional study session on April 30, if needed
Cultural Council Meeting, Funding Proposal Presentation, Thursday, June 4, 5:00 PM – virtual
Topic: Cultural Council Funding Allocation Meeting
Time: Jun 4, 2026 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 868 4187 5459
Passcode: 593811
Cultural Council Retreat, Thursday, September 10, 5:00 PM – in-person, location TBD – (Dinner 5:00 / Meeting 5:30)
Cultural Council Final Meeting, if needed, Thursday, October 1, 5:00 PM, virtual, link to come
*Dates, times, locations subject to change. Details here.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Meeting
Virtual
Thursday, Mar. 20, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Kick-off Meeting & 2025 Process (Dinner: 5 p.m./Meeting: 5:30 p.m.)
In-Person – Waymire Dome at Riverdale Regional Park 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton
Thursday, Apr. 3, 5 p.m.
Study Session #1
Thursday, Apr. 10, 5 p.m.
Study Session #2
Thursday, Apr. 17, 5 p.m.
Study Session #3
Thursday, Apr. 24, 5 p.m.
Study Session #4
Thursday, May 8, 5 p.m.
Study Session #5
Thursday, May 15, 5 p.m.
Study Session #6
Thursday, June 5, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Funding Allocation Meeting (Funding Proposal Presentation)
Thursday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Retreat (Dinner: 5 p.m./Meeting: 5:30 p.m.)
In-Person – Waymire Dome at Riverdale Regional Park 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton
Canceled
Thursday, Oct. 2, 5 p.m.
Cultural Council Final Meeting
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Adams County Cultural Council, learn more here.
| Joyce Downing, Chair | Kerry Laing |
| Aaron Vega, Vice-Chair | Dana Manyothane, SCFD Liaison |
| Susan Beyda | Zoe Ocampo, Adams County Liaison |
| Larry Dunn | Melvin Wardlow, Administrative Coordinator |
| Carrie Hausfather |
Contact
Zoe Ocampo, Cultural Arts Manager
Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department
9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601
303.637.8028 | Email
Melvin Wardlow, Administrative Coordinator
Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department
9755 Henderson Rd. Brighton, CO 80601
303.637.8072 | Email