The Great Barrington Cultural Council awards grants to organizations and individuals for the presentation of quality programs in the humanities, sciences and the arts. It gives highest, but not exclusive, priority, to the interests of residents of Great Barrington and Housatonic at local venues. The Council is pleased to give funding to new programs that fit within the above criteria and that of the Mass Cultural Council, to the extent that the State allocation allows.
News & Events
Grant applications being accepted for programs through 2010. Deadline is October 15, 2009- no exceptions can be made. Notification of acceptance for a grant award will be made within a reasonable time after deadline. Please refer to www.massculturalcouncil.org for:
important links, contacts for the local cultural council , detailed information, and application forms to download. Copies are also available at Ramsdell Library in Housatonic, Mason Library and Town Hall in Great Barrington. Please note again that the deadline is October 15 and applicants should have secured a venue and date for their proposal, whenever possible. before submitting an application. Notification of acceptance for grant awards will be made within a reasonable time following the deadline. To be considered, please mail your (typed and completed) application to:
Great Barrington Cultural Council/ Town Hall/ 334 Main Street
Great Barrington, Ma 01230. We look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest.
Amount Available for Granting in FY 2012
$4,120
Applications for field trips are accepted. (Formerly known as PASS applications.)
LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)
The postmark deadline for applications is October 15
Local Guidelines
The Great Barrington Cultural Council awards grants to organizations and individuals for the presentation of quality programs in the humanities, sciences and the arts. It gives highest, but not exclusive, priority, to the interests of residents of Great Barrington and Housatonic and their local venues. Applicants must have secured an audience and venue before submitting an application. The Council is pleased to fund new programs that fit the above criteria and that of the Mass Cultural Council, to the extent that allocations permit.