Southbridge Cultural Council

Amount Available for Granting in FY 2013

$8,205

Applications for field trips are accepted. (Formerly known as PASS applications.)

LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)

The postmark deadline for applications is October 15

Local Guidelines

Southbridge Culural Council priorities will include(Not in order of importance):

• Applications are open to the following categories: Southbridge applicants (individuals), artists, performers, private non-profit organizations, schools, library, or other non-profit public agencies, religious groups and the local cultural council itself.
• The activity must take place in Southbridge, be advertized according to criteria rules of MCC and LCC. Refer to MCC specifics as noted in the grant letter and under MCC Contracts/Requirements. The Mcc logo may be used and is available at the MCC web site.
• The event must be open to the public and be handicapped accessible.
• The venue and date of the activity must be scheduled with a local sponsor and confirmed before submitting the application for a grant.
• Activities and cultural events that take place must reach the largest potential audiences.
• Art forms or humanities programs that are under-represented in the community.
• Any new applicants or projects interested in promoting cultural diversity in the community.
• Awarded grants are viable for one year from the date of the grant letter
• A change of venue requires a job modification letter to the LCC for approval before the event takes place.
• Only admission portion of Field Trip grants is funded. Reimbursement forms with all documented materials must be submitted no later than 30 days after the completion of the project. Funds must be released for payment only for goods, materials or services rendered in fulfillment of the purpose indicated in the approved application. The official reimbursement form should be used for payment. i>All applications for grants are due by October 15th each year as determined by the MCC