In order to apply for an LCC grant, applicants must meet all eligibility and criteria requirements of the LCC Program.
For more detailed information, refer to the full LCC Program Guidelines (PDF).
Amount Available for Granting in FY
2021
(Information not yet available)
As of October 2020, the Cummington Cultural Council is paying future grantees through direct grants. This means grant money will be available in full and up front to grant recipients and is not reimbursement based. If for any reason a project cannot be completed, grant funds will need to be reimbursed to the Council. Full instructions will be sent to successful applicants along with their award letter.
In accordance the Massachusetts Cultural Council, all applications must be completed online.
Support Videos and/or images may be linked via YouTube or another hosting service. If you need a faster internet connection for uploading, the Community House hot-spot will be available throughout the granting cycle.
This year the Cummington Cultural Council will give priority to:
• Projects with a clear local benefit
• Applicants that utilize Cummington's town facilities. These include (but are not limited to) the Community House Gallery, Community House auditorium, the town's outdoor gazebo and open-area park.
Facilities must be used in a way that is in compliance with the latest COVID guidelines. It will be up to presenters to be aware of any updates to the state guidelines.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are planning to use a town venue, please check the Cummington Cultural Council Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/cummingtonculturalcouncil ) or website (https://cummingtonlcc.wordpress.com ) for information about scheduling and rental fees where applicable. Proposals of any type may also include a letter of support from a Cummington resident.
With regard to virtual programs, applicants should be aware that some town residents do not have broadband or internet. If you are proposing a virtual program, please take this into account.
• Projects that serve elders and children
• New and/or original ideas.
In addition to the state criteria* applications will be evaluated using the following:
• How well the proposal meets the Cummington Cultural Council priorities stated above
• Community support and involvement.
• Evidence of applicant's ability to successfully complete the proposed project
• Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of our community
Please Note: We tend to fund large-budget projects only if funding from other councils is sought. We request that you note other Local Cultural Councils from which funding is being requested and specify the dollar amounts.
*The State Guidelines can be viewed at https://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public_applicant_guidelines.aspx