Wellfleet Cultural Council

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HYANNIS SOUND WINTER CONCERT

Friday, February 19th 8pm
Cape Cod’s Boys of Summer return for a little "Winter Warming"

Wellfleet First Congregational Church
200 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667

Tickets sold only at the door at 7:30pm
$9 Adult, $6 seniors & children under 14

One Sound, Ten Voices performing classic songs & beloved favorites in an exciting one-of-a-kind live show.

Performance benefits the Wellfleet Cultural Council and Hyannis Sound’s Housing Fund

Delicious intermission refreshments to provided by the Wellfleet Montessori Preschool

For more information visit the Hyannis Sound web site.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR CONCERT GOERS!

Enjoy a 10% pre-show dinner discount at these Wellfleet Restaurants
(reservations prior to the concert are recommended, pre-show only)

• The Lighthouse, 317 Main Street
• Wellfleet Town Pizza, 55 Commercial Street
• Wicked Oyster, 50 Main Street

On Saturday show your concert ticket and receive a 10% discount on purchases at the Wellfleet Marketplace, 295 Main Street .

Amount Available for Granting in FY 2011

(information not yet available)

PASS applications are accepted.

LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)

Funding Priorities

The WCC gathers input from community members every three years and creates yearly priorities based on this input. We are looking to sponsor programs specifically by and for adolescents and young adults either in or out of the school setting over the next three years and we are actively seeking projects and programs in the following fields of interest as well as any other applications for quality programs in other areas, for the funding years 2009-2011: 2009 Environmental issues, both local and global World cultures, customs and societies, both local and global (Local examples: the Wampanoag, Portuguese on Cape Cod; Global examples: Russian society today, Breads of France Dance 2010 Nature: Sea and wildlife, birds, gardens, stars Human values and aspirations (philosophy, ethics and spiritual traditions) Theater 2011 History, both local and global Literature and Poetry Music, instrumental and voice

Local Guidelines

Wellfleet Cultural Council Guidelines and Priorities

The Wellfleet Cultural Council is one of many Local Cultural Councils in Massachusetts and is a recipient of funds directly from the state. The Local Cultural Council Program, the second largest grant program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, is a grassroots complement to the agency's centralized grant programs. Allocations are made to all of Massachusetts' 351 cities and towns to support community cultural activities. The LCC Program is the most extensive system of its kind in the nation to support arts, sciences and humanities.

I. Program Purpose and Review Criteria

The purpose of the Wellfleet Cultural Council is to promote and maintain the vitality of local cultural resources and to ensure that these resources are shared within the Wellfleet community. The Council is committed to funding a diverse cross-section of activities. We support a broad variety of projects: the on-going work of individual artists, programs in the interpretive sciences, humanities, fine and expressive arts, collaborative proposals that bring together people working in the arts, sciences and humanities with local non-profit organizations and cultural groups, and projects that serve specific populations (youth, elders, low-income, year-round population).

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.

Applicants must have the support of a local venue to be considered for a grant.

Wellfleet-based applicants are given preference over those from out of town and Outer Cape and Cape Cod applicants are given preference over off-Cape applicants.

Those applicants who do not rely on the council as their sole source of funding will be given priority over those who depend on the council to totally fund their project. (The Council discourages repeat applications which depend solely on Council funding).

In seeking to provide cultural opportunities to the year-round residents of Wellfleet we give preference to projects which can be presented in the non-summer months. However, each year we will continue to award two or three grants to applicants who wish to present their programs during the summer months for both town residents and summer visitors.

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, audio or video materials, etc.). Enrichment projects utilizing outside professionals are allowed.

II. Priorities

The WCC gathers input from community members every three years and creates yearly priorities based on this input. We are looking to sponsor programs specifically by and for adolescents and young adults either in or out of the school setting over the next three years and we are actively seeking projects and programs in the following fields of interest for the funding years 2009-2011:

2009

Environmental issues, both local and global

World cultures, customs and societies, both local and global (Local examples: the Wampanoag, Portuguese on Cape Cod; Global examples: Russian society today, Breads of France

Dance

2010

Nature: Sea and wildlife, birds, gardens, stars

Human values and aspirations (philosophy, ethics and spiritual traditions)

Theater

2011

History, both local and global

Literature and Poetry

Music, instrumental and voice

However, we do not wish to limit applications to these areas only. We look forward to receiving and welcome applications for projects in areas of interest other than those listed here. We strongly encourage applicants to apply even if their project does not fall into one of these categories. Ultimately, a project is judged on its merit more than whether it fits into our yearly categories.

III. Notification

The Wellfleet Cultural Council will assign a contact person to each grant recipient who will be available to answer questions and provide support, ensuring that scheduling, local venue and publicity are in place. The WCC contact person will attend the program and introduce the presenter as a WCC grant recipient and either ask for or take photographs of the event for our website or other WCC publicity.

IV. Eligibility

Applicants can be: a) arts, humanities or interpretive science organizations; b) individuals, including artists, science educators, historians or other humanists, parents, community members, etc; c) community organizations including, but not limited to, schools, social services 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.

V. Application Process

All applications must be typed or word processed. The application form can be completed and printed out at http://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. If needed, one additional 8.5 �x 11� page is allowed to complete questions. Include five (5) copies with the original and one set of supporting materials such as: r�sum�(s) of key personnel, organizational brochures, letters of support/commitment, artists samples (video, audio, slides, writings, portfolio, etc.). Answer questions clearly, simply and as completely as space allows. Describe the project including any collaborators and address the review criteria. The budget is divided into Project Expenses and Revenue (income). These must be 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 Wellfleet Town Clerk�s office by October 15 or be postmarked on or before that date and mailed to the Wellfleet Cultural Council, PO Box 652, Wellfleet, MA 02667.

VI. Timeline

Last Saturday in September – Community Meeting/Grant-writing Workshop October 15 – Application Deadline Mid November – Notification of disapproved applications Late November – Deadline for Reconsideration On or before January 5 – Notification of approved applications One year from date of approval letter – Final reports and payment requests due

VII. Funding

Payments are made on a reimbursement basis only. Final reimbursement will not be made until the project is completed. Applicants are sent a reimbursement form to use for their payment request. Reimbursements generally take eight (8) to ten (10) weeks after paper work has been submitted. Projects and payment requests need to be completed within a 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. Due to the limited funds available and the high demand for support, the council usually awards smaller amounts than requested and asks that applicants find matching funds or scale back their projects. Awards typically range from $200 - $400. 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 or where additional funds will be found to present the project as originally proposed. Requests for extension 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.

VIII. Acknowledgment

In all published materials and announcements regarding the activities supported by Wellfleet Cultural Council funds the sponsoring group or individual must acknowledge this support with a written (posters, newspaper announcements or ads) and/or verbal (radio) credit statement and by using the Massachusetts Cultural Council logo. The credit statement is �This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wellfleet Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.� This credit is required by the MCC and failure to comply may jeopardize future funding. The Wellfleet Cultural Council also requires the hanging or posting of our banner at any program sponsored by the Council. This banner can be obtained at the Wellfleet Library. Arrangements should be made in advance for picking up and returning the banner by calling the 508 349-0310.

IX. Further Information:

The Massachusetts Cultural Council website is enormously helpful in providing information about its various programs and all the details involved in applying, advertising, and receiving reimbursement. Please visit them at www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/lccgrants.html or call them at 800 232 0960. If you have further questions you can find the contact information for the Wellfleet Council at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp .

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
Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, Inc	Cape Cod Arts & Alzheimer's Initiative	Visual Arts	$250
Buckley, Andrew G.	Hit and Run History: The Columbia Expedition, episode 2	Visual Arts	$400
Cape and Islands Chamber Music Festival	Careers in Music, An Educational Tool	Music	$250
Cape Cod Opera, Inc.	Opera & You	Music	$220
Gips, Terry	The Water Project: An Exhibit and Teen Workshop	Visual Arts	$300
Home School Students of Wellfleet	Homeschool Field Trip	Multidisciplinary	$300
Koper, Celeste Woodes	Teen Art Reach	Visual Arts	$314
Le Vine, Denya	Music for Infants, Toddlers, and Seniors Together	Music	$200
Leder/Levine	Transformations: Life into Art	Multidisciplinary	$330
Mass Audubon/Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary	Beating the Winter Blues	Science	$400
Nussbaum, Melissa	Dona Paula Hernandez of Santa Cruz/Mexicans in Lower Cape	Theater	$400
Wellfleet Childcare Association	Learning Through the Arts	Theater	$350
Wellfleet Community Garden	HortiCULTURE Program for Wellfleet Garden Tour	Science	$400
Wellfleet Elementary School	The Stress Management Show	Science	$250
Wellfleet Preschool	Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, guided walk and exhibit tour	Science	$109
Wellfleet Preservation Hall	Outdoor Movies in the Backyard	Visual Arts	$350