Massachusetts Cultural Council

The Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences annually.

The program promotes the availability of rich cultural experiences for every Massachusetts citizen.

News & Events

Let us know what you think! This spring, we invite all LCC members to participate in the LCC Listening Tour, with informal meetings in nine locations across the state. There will be an MCC presentation about the new web site, a chance to provide feedback about the LCC program and discussion of LCC-generated topics. We hope you will plan to attend an event near you and look forward to hearing from LCC members across the state.

Greenfield
Tuesday, May 19; 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Greenfield Community College, Downtown Center

Lenox
Thursday, May 21; 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Lenox Library

Arlington Mural

Worcester's Art in the Park "Tidal Project" by Lynn Simmons

LCC Appreciation night at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington

Medford LCA Celebration

Amount Available for Granting in FY 2010

(information not yet available)

PASS applications are accepted.

LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)

Funding Priorities

Applicants can be: arts, humanities or interpretive science organizations; individuals including artists, science educators, historians or other humanists, parents, community members, etc.; community organizations including, but not limited to, schools, social service organizations, business and 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.

Local Guidelines

All applications must be typed or word processed. The application form can be completed and printed out at www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/lccapp.html. The library has access to the Internet. 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 and 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 hand at the Town Clerk's office by October 15 or be postmarked with that date.

Grant Applicants

• Tips for Grant Applicants
• LCC Grant Application (PDF, 20 KB)
• PASS Grant Application (PDF, 35 KB)

Grant Recipients

• LCC Reimbursement Form
• Credit and Publicity Kit for LCC and PASS Grant Recipients
• Download an MCC Credit Logo

FY 2010