Norwell Cultural Council

The mission of the Norwell Cultural Council (NCC) is to promote excellence, access,education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Norwell residents and to contribute tot the economic vitality of our communities.

Amount Available for Granting in FY 2011

(information not yet available)

PASS applications are accepted.

LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)

Funding Priorities

Funds are distributed by the NCC in the following grant categories : 1.) A broad range of cultural activities 2.) Cultural field trips for young people 3.) Priority is given to applications from Norwell artists and organizations 4.) Council funds will not be used to substitute for or replace existing publicly funded programs 5.) New applications and proposals are encouraged but the applicant must have a sponsor or venue

Local Guidelines

GUIDELINES: 1. Grants are considered on the basis of clarity of purpose, community involvement, financial need and those with a strong focus on the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. APPLICATION POLICIES: 1. Deadline for filing period is Oct 15th of each year. Applications are available at the Town Hall, Public Library, James Library and the MCC web site. 2. One completed and signed grant application must be submitted by 4:00 PM, Oct. 15th to the Council c/o Norwell Town Hall. If applying for funding for more than one program you must submit an application for each program. Along with the application pleases submit a stamped, self -addressed envelope for support material you wish returned and the NCC decision letter. 3. Applications are reviewed during an open meeting, the date of which is posted at Town Hall. 4. Applicants will be notified in writing of the council's decision. Applicants who are denied will be given fifteen (15) days to apply in writing for reconsideration. 5. Upon completion of the project or program, all required forms including a W-9 along with proof of payment must be submitted. 6. Payments are made on a reimbursement basis only. Reimbursement generally takes 4-6 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. Awards typically range from $100-$500. 7. In all published materials and announcements regarding activities supported by the NCC funds, the sponsoring group or individual must acknowledge this support with a written or verbal credit or by using the MCC logo. The credit statement is " This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norwell 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. This credit is required by the MCC and failure to comply may jeopardize future funding.

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

Name	Project	Discipline	Amount
Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra	Bay Youth Symphony Funding Assistance	Music	$300
Broad Cove Chorale/Unicorn Singers, Inc.	BSS/US 2009-2010 Season	Music	$300
Choral Arts Society	Choral Concerts	Music	$100
Cole School PTO	Backyard Bird Habitats	Multidisciplinary	$100
Cole School PTO	Johnny the K	Storytelling	$250
Cole School PTO	Vernal Pool Exploration	Multidisciplinary	$100
Cole School PTO	Tanglewood Marionettes - Hansel and Gretel	Storytelling	$250
Detwiler, Laurie	Picnic on the Common	Music	$500
Fine Arts Choral	Concerts for 09-10 Season	Music	$100
Friends of the Candlelight Series	2009-2010 Candlelight Concert Series	Music	$200
Harbour Choral Arts Society	Christmas Splendor	Music	$200
Hingham 375 Civil War Encampment	Hingham 375th Civil War Encampment	History	$200
James Library & Center for the Arts	A Visit With Louisa May Alcott	Literature	$500
James Library & Center for the Arts	Celtic Music Concert	Music	$250
James Library & Center for the Arts	James Library Website project	Multidisciplinary	$250
James Library & Center for the Arts	Books In Bloom	Multidisciplinary	$250
North River Arts Society	34th Annual Festival of the Arts - Entertainment	Multidisciplinary	$200
Norwell Council on Aging	The Proper Bostonians; A One-Woman Show	History	$350
Norwell Council on Aging	Dave Becker, DJ Plus	Music	$500
Norwell Council on Aging	Glennshane Irish Folk Duo	Folk Arts	$399
Norwell High School-PTO	Cyberbullying	Non-Arts/Non-Humanities	$500
Norwell Historical Society	The ABC's of Norwell Book publishing	History	$560
Norwell Middle School PTO	Berklee Performance Center	Theater	$500
Norwell Public Library	Summer Reading Program performer/s	Literature	$750
Norwell Public Library	Norwell Reads 2010	Literature	$500
Pilgrim Festival Chorus	Season Eleven 2009-2010	Music	$200
Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, Inc.	94th Season 2009-2010	Music	$200
South Shore Art Center, Inc.	55th Annual Arts Festival	Multidisciplinary	$200
South Shore Natural Science Center	Great Green Fest	Multidisciplinary	$500
Vinal School PTO	Boston Museum of Science Weather Program	Science	$260
Vinal School PTO	Boston Museum of Science STARLAB Program	Science	$252