Amount Available for Granting in FY 2013
$4,370
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
Information from our public input meetings and community input surveys have helped us determine what type of programs to fund. We are looking for proposals that have a local public benefit with preference given to activities that support greater Rowley artists, artisans, or organizations. These activities include, but are not limited to:
• Library museum passes and summer programs
• Youth Arts after school
• Town events for the community
• Cultural Arts in the schools?
Local Guidelines
APPLICATION QUICK GUIDE
• Priority is given to programs with a confirmed venue. The application should include a confirmation of the date and venue with a letter from the venue host including contact information.
• Five copies of the original completed application and 1 copy of supporting material (such as resumes, organizational brochures, letters of support/commitment, artist samples, etc) must be received or postmarked by October 15.
• Mail application and support materials to the Rowley Cultural Council, P.O. Box 275, Rowley, MA 01969.
• The NEW application form can be completed and printed out at www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/lccapp.html.
• For any questions, please contact Nancy Hill, council chair, at 978-948-8158/ Nancy_Hill@comcast.net.
REVIEW CRITERIA
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. Rowley 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.
Priority is given to programs with a confirmed venue. The application should include a confirmation of the date and venue with a letter from the venue host including contact information.
ELIGIBILITY
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.
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. 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.
TIMELINE
Five copies of the original completed application and 1 copy of supporting material (such as resume(s) of key personnel, organizational brochures, letters of support/commitment, artist samples, etc) must be received or postmarked by October 15. Send application and support materials to the Rowley Cultural Council, P.O. Box 275, Rowley, MA 01969.
Application deadline -- October 15
Notification of disapproved applications -- November 21
Notification of approval -- January
Reimbursement requests due -- (one year from approval notification)
The Rowley 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.
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 one 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.
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 Rowley 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. This credit is required by the MCC and failure to comply may jeopardize future funding.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For any questions, please contact Nancy Hill, council chair: 978-948-8158, Nancy_Hill@comcast.net.