News & Events
PRESS RELEASE January 17th 2013
CONTACT: JORDANA FLEISCHUT – Chair of the Nantucket Cultural Council
Phone: 508 332-9590 (cell) email: jordana.ack@comcast.net
NANTUCKET CULTURAL COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 2013 FUNDING RECIEPANTS
Applications and submit proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and
science projects that were received by Monday October 15 2012. Were be reviewed at an OPEN MEETING on
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
6-8:00 p.m.
Nantucket Atheneum
The Nantucket Cultural Council received 19 applications for consideration. The most in the councils history from organizations, schools and individuals
appling for grants that support cultural activities in the
community. these
grants support a variety of artistic projects and
activities in Nantucket -- including exhibits, festivals,
short-term artist residencies or performances in schools,
workshops and lectures.
The Nantucket Cultural Council is part of a network of 329
Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in
the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots
cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands
of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and
humanities every year. The state legislature provides an
annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council,
a state agency, which then allocates funds to each
community.
In 2013, the Nantucket Cultural Council will distribute
$5,300 in grants funding this cycle. The nine funded organizations and tier programming include
support for the:
Nantucket Arts Council $1,000 - Winter Spring Concert Series
Nantucket Community Music Center $275 - Chorus Concerts on Nantucket
The Artist Association of Nantucket $685- Senior Arts Program
Friends of Nantucket Public Schools $685- Walden Chamber Players
The Children's House of Nantucket $670- Montessori Bells in Bloom
The Screen Writer's Guild $400- N.H.S/screen writing program
Nantucket Historical Association $400- Brown Bag Series
Nantucket Antheneum/Spoken Word Nantucket $500- Poetry in open places
Nantucket High School Drama Program/ Mark and Barbara White $685 - Winter Play Series
Applications are CLOSED for consideration in 2013. Next application round will be due October 15th 2013 for 2014 funding opportunities.
Forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are
available online at: www.massculture.org or by contacting Nantucket Cultural Council Chair woman Jordana Fleischut at jordana.ack@comcast.net.
THANK YOU TO THE ENTIRE COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY FOR THEIR INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM IN THE ARTS WE ARE EXCITED TO BE PART OF BRINGING GREAT PROGRAMMING INTO THE LIGHT.
Amount Available for Granting in FY 2013
$5,300
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
Historical, Artistic, and Educational
The MCC believes that the arts, sciences, and humanities have the power to build healthier, more livable, more vital communities. They enrich, exalt, and provoke. They are an essential part of a strong educational system. They contribute enormously to our economy. They build bridges across cultures. They can be used to address--or better yet, prevent--some of our most stubborn social problems. They help us interpret our past and shape our future. They help us understand what it means to be human.
Local Guidelines
Nantucket Cultural Council
Local Guidelines and Instructions
Effective 8/23/06
I. Program purpose and review criteria
The purpose of the Nantucket Cultural Council is to promote and maintain the vitality of local cultural resources and to ensure these resources are shared within the Nantucket 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, environmental education projects, collaborative proposals that bring together artists and other types of organizations, local cultural groups and projects that serve specific populations, including, but not limited to: youth, elders, low-income, disabled.
Applications are evaluated in terms of several review criteria: artistic or creative merit; project design; qualifications, dedication and track record of the individuals and organizations involved; physical accessibility of any facilities being used; and community benefit/involvement. Proposals from schools and libraries must not request support for activities that should be or used to be part of the municipal budget (i.e., teacher salaries, classroom supplies, school-sponsored clubs and organizations, library books/videos, etc.). Enrichment projects utilizing outside professionals are allowed. Nantucket-based applicants are given preference over those from out of town. The council will carefully scrutinize repeated requests; such proposals should show other sources of support to show the project is not dependent solely on council funding.
II. Eligibility
Applicants can be: a) arts, humanities or interpretive science organizations; b) individuals including artists, science educators, historians 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. Individual applicants are required to be residents for at least one year; organizations must be organized and operating in the state for at least one year.
III. Timeline
Applications are available at the Nantucket Cultural Council website through the Massachusetts Cultural Council at
www.mass-culture.org or at the Town Building at 16 Broad Street. Completed applications must be received or postmarked by Oct. 16. Send application and support materials to the Nantucket Cultural Council, 16 Broad Street, Nantucket, MA 02554.
- Community meeting and grants help -- Sept. 20
- Application deadline -- Oct. 16
- Notification of Application Status – by Nov. 21
- Final approval (from state review) -- on or before April 10
- Final reports & payment requests due -- by April 10 (one year from final approval notification)
The local council reviews all applications and submits its funding recommendations to the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Applicants should not implement any project or publicize receipt of any award until official state approval has been received since the MCC may overturn or amend local decisions.
IV. Application process
All applications must be typed or word processed. The application form can be completed and printed out at
www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/lccapp.html. When filling out the application, use the space provided to answer questions. One additional 8 1/2"x 11" page to complete questions is allowed. Include three copies with the original and 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. Describe the project, any collaborators and address the review criteria. The budget is divided into Project Expenses and Revenue (income). These must equal. You can include in-kind donations, that is, services, materials or facilities which are provided at no cash cost to you. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want materials returned. Completed applications must be received by Oct. 16 in the Town Administration Mailboxes or be postmarked with that date.
V. Funding
Payments are made on a reimbursement basis only. Reimbursements generally take 8 to 10 weeks. Applicants are sent a reimbursement form to use for their payment request. Projects and payment requests need to be completed within a year of the final 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 limited funds available and the high demand for support, the council often awards smaller amounts than requested and asks that applicants find matching funds or scale back their projects. Awards typically range from $250 to $1,500. A few larger awards are given from time to time. In cases where a project is partially funded the council may request an explanation of how the project will be modified. Requests for extensions beyond the grant period will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted in writing no later than one year from the date of the approval letter. The council will review and vote on the request and notify applicants in writing of its decision.
VI. Acknowledgment
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 Nantucket Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency." The logo is available online at
www.massculturalcouncil.org/contracts/logos.html or from the MCC on a camera-ready slick sheet, or on diskette (Mac or PC). This credit is required by the MCC and failure to comply may jeopardize future funding.
VII. For more information
You may contact the Cultural Council by leaving a message at the Town Building at 16 Broad Street, email us at
acornhp@yahoo.com or call the chairman at 508-325-6231.