Amount Available for Granting in FY 2012
$5,586
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
• Priority will be given to first-time applicants in Fairhaven.
• Successful proposals will demonstrate a clear benefit to Fairhaven residents.
• Priority will be given to grants for programs or projects that take place in and/or are specifically related to the culture and history of Fairhaven.
Local Guidelines
LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR THE FAIRHAVEN CULTURAL COUNCIL (FCC)
• Time Line: This council funds projects taking place during the calendar year (Jan. 2012-Dec. 2012). The grant application period begins Sept. 14th. Applications must be turned in to the Selectmen's Office in the Town Hall or postmarked by 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 15th. Mail to: Fairhaven Cultural Council, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719
• Non-dependency Policy: The council encourages applicants to solicit additional funds and usually limits applicants to 3 consecutive years of funding for the same project.
• Field Trip Grants (formerly PASS Grants): The council accepts applications for field trips from all eligible groups (schools, non-profit organizations, etc.). Ticket and transportation costs are considered.
• All grant recipients and denials will be notified in writing by the end of December.
• Reimbursement for grant recipients may be requested using the official forms any time after January 1, 2012. Grant recipients will be expected to submit itemized receipts showing that grant monies were used for appropriate expenses.
SUBMITTING your APPLICATION:
• Application forms are available at Fairhaven Town Hall, the Millicent Library, or on-line.
• Applications must be typed.
• Please reference a location for your project or performance. The council strongly suggests including a letter from the local sponsor or host organization.
• Include an estimated date for the project or performance.
• Please submit one (1) ORIGINAL application and 10 COPIES of application.
• Optional- Support Materials: Only one packet should be included. Support material includes any media or printed material, publicity, reviews, photos, resumes, letters of support from sponsors, etc. Anyone who submits support materials must contact the chairperson to arrange pick-up of the support materials by Nov. 15 or that material will be discarded.
Any questions may be directed to chairperson Kristine Daniels at 508-996-0541 or artgirlkris@comcast.net.
For more info, visit our web pages:
https://www.mass-culture.org/Fairhaven
http://fairhavenculturalcouncil.blogspot.com/