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We currently have three openings for new council members. If you are interested, fill out Yarmouth or Barnstable's online application form for serving on official town committees..
Congratulations to our FY13 Grantees!
On March 20th we held a grantee reception for all of our new grantees. This was our first one in recent memory, but it was great fun and we will plan to do more in the future..p>
Amount Available for Granting in FY 2013
$10,000
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
*Features Cape artists, humanists or interpretive scientists
*Benefits youth, especially youth-at-risk
*Enriches school curricula with student internships, artist residencies or presentations by non-school professionals in arts, humanities or sciences
*Reduces barriers--such as low-income or disability--to the region's cultural experiences
*Community programs that build awareness of local heritage, natural resources, or arts, e.g., public art, festivals, or concerts.
*Project goals are achievable and budget is realistic.
*Helps achieve balance and variety among disciplines.
*Helps achieve balance and variety among the 10 villages in both towns.
*Innovatively addresses region's cultural needs.
Local Guidelines
1. Submit one original, typed and signed application and 11 copies plus one set of support materials.
2. No late applications will be considered.
3. Project must benefit people in Barnstable and/or Yarmouth.
4. If applicant is not from the venue then a letter of interest in the program is required from a representative of the venue with the application
5. Field trips to Cape cultural organizations are encouraged.
6. Generally, awards are not less than $250 or more than $1500
7. Applications for the same project shall be eligible for funding for a maximum of 3 consecutive years.
8. Applicants are discouraged from submitting more than one application per fiscal year, but if more than one application is submitted, applicants should prioritize them in an accompanying letter.
10. Funded projects should be completed by December 15th of the year following the year of application. Example: If applications are due on Oct. 15, 2012, the project must be completed by Dec. 15, 2013.