Attleboro Cultural Council

Amount Available for Granting in FY 2013

$13,192

Applications for field trips are accepted. (Formerly known as PASS applications.)

LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)

The postmark deadline for applications is October 15

Funding Priorities

Local cultural organizations and local artists in the area, arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.

Local Guidelines

Local Guidelines
Effective September 2003

1. Program Purpose and Review Criteria

   The purpose of the Attleboro Cultural Council is to promote and maintain the vitality of local cultural resources and to ensure these resources are shared within the Attleboro community. The Council is committed to funding a diverse cross-section of activities. We support a broad variety of art forms, the ongoing work of individual artists and writers, and environmental and historical education projects with an emphasis on collaborative projects that bring together artists and other types of organizations, local cultural groups and projects that serve specific populations�youth, elders, low-income, disabled.

2. Eligibility

   Applicants can be: a) arts, humanities or interpretive science organizations, b) individuals including artists, science educators, historians, musicians, writers or other humanists, parents, community members, etc.; c) community organizations including but not limited to schools, social service organizations, civic groups, neighborhood centers, youth, senior and family associations, etc. Incorporated organizations must be nonprofit; unincorporated associations must have a nonprofit purpose.

3. Field Trip Grants for Schools

   Ten percent (10%) of funds will be set aside for the purchase of tickets for cultural field trips for children (pre K-12) in public, private and parochial schools, as well as those in special needs, after-school programs. Activities, which include performances, educational tours or exhibits and museum visits, must take place outside of the school setting.

4. Timeline

   Completed applications must be postmarked no later than the October 15th deadline stipulated by the MCC.

   The ACC reviews all grant applications and determines which projects to fund in November. Notification of disapproved (not funded) applications are sent by early December.

   The approval letters announcing the award of grant money are generally sent in January.

5. Application Process

   All applications must be typed or word-processed. Applicants can access the application form at www.massculturalcouncil.org.

   Include ONE original grant application and, if appropriate, one set of supporting materials such as: resume(s) of key personnel, organizational brochures, letters of support/commitment, artist samples (video, slides, writings, portfolio, etc.). Answer questions clearly, simply and as completely as space allows. One additional 8 �� x 11� page to complete questions is allowed. Describe the project, any collaborators and address the review criteria. Projects with a secured venue and/or a local sponsor, date and time will be given preference over other applicants. Applicants should include a statement identifying a local venue or sponsor if applicable.

   The Budget Information is divided into Project Expenses and Revenue (income). These must equal. You can include in-kind donations, that is, services, materials or facilities that are provided at no cash cost to you. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want materials returned.

6. Funding

   Payments are made on a reimbursement basis only. Reimbursements are processed through the City Treasurer's office and generally take 8 to 10 weeks. Grant recipients receive a reimbursement form and W-9 to use for their payment request. These forms are also available from the MCC website.

   Projects and payment requests need to be completed within a year of the award notification. With permission of the council, progress or interim payments may be requested for the portion of the project that has been carried out. Final reimbursement will not be made until the project is completed.

   Due to the high demand for support, the council may award smaller amounts than requested and asks that applicants find matching funds or scale back their projects. Awards typically range from $250 to $1,000. A few larger awards have been granted in the past.

   Requests for extensions beyond the grant period will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted in writing before the end of the grant period. The council will review and vote on the request and notify applicants in writing of its decision.

7. Acknowledgement

   In all published materials and announcements regarding the activities supported by LCC funds, the sponsoring group or individual must acknowledge this support with a written and/or verbal credit statement or by using the MCC logo.

   The credit statement is �This program is supported in part by a grant from the Attleboro Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.� The logo is available from the MCC upon request at the MCC web site or a camera-ready slick sheet. This credit is required by the MCC and failure to comply may jeopardize future funding.

8. For more information visit the MCC web site at www.massculturalcouncil.org and click local cultural council, or www.attleboroculturalcouncil.org, or call Attleboro City Hall at 508-223-2222.