The Grant Cycle
Grant Cycle Timeline
This timeline gives members a broad overview of council business throughout the year... more »
Criteria & Eligibility
A hallmark of the LCC Program is the emphasis on local autonomy and decision making. Councils are free to make funding decisions that best meet the particular needs and priorities of their community within the parameters of the broad state guidelines... more »
Evaluating Grants
The primary responsibility of LCCs is grants evaluation. Grant making offers an exciting opportunity for LCC members to directly contribute to the quality of life for all residents in their community... more »
Conflict of Interest
Members of LCCs must avoid real and apparent conflicts between their private interests and public council duties... more »
Local Guidelines
The MCC encourages LCCs to develop their own local guidelines and priorities, in addition to the five state criteria that councils use for grant evaluation... more »
Engaging Applicants
Over the years, LCCs have developed strategies to find, educate and assist potential applicants. Councils should be creative and find a plan that works best for their community... more »
Council Originated Grants
Local council originated (LCO) projects are those that are developed by the council itself. They might represent some larger project that has a wide public benefit, such as a work of public art, festival or exhibition... more »
Disapprovals & Reconsiderations
Communicating with disapproved applicants can sometimes be challenging. This section suggests some good ways to handle disapproved applicants, and those who are seeking reconsideration... more »
Approvals & Modifications
Grant decisions are based on eligibility, as well as state and local guidelines. The approved applications will best meet these criteria for each community... more »
Reimbursement
Grant recipients do not automatically receive payment. The LCC Program works on a reimbursement basis; recipients need to spend the money and then be reimbursed from LCC funds... more »