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Manchester Cultural Council

Council Information
LCC Program Guidelines
Council Priorities
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Funding List

Council Information

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Manchester Cultural Council Town Hall Manchester, MA 01944-1354 978-526-2000

LCC Program Guidelines

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).

Council Priorities

Amount Available for Granting in FY 2017

$6,556

Funding Priorities

Based on community input, the Manchester Cultural Council gives priority to projects that foster community-wide participation (such as festivals and concerts); that support art education for children and nature, science, and environmental activities for all ages; and that celebrate local history and cultural diversity. Other priorities include projects that are accessible to all residents, take place in a local venue, and show local support.

Review Criteria

The Manchester Cultural Council evaluates grant applications based on benefit to the community, artistic/creative merit, clarity of the proposal, and evidence of planning, as well as on the qualifications and track record of the applicant.

Application Guidelines

Proposed programs/events must have a Manchester sponsor, a local venue, and a date. A letter from the sponsor must accompany the application.
Individuals and organizations are limited to one (1) application per grant cycle (year).
Programs/events funded for two (2) years will have a lower priority in subsequent years.

Additional Information

Program/event fees – Programs that are free to the public are given priority.
Available funding – Average grants tend to be in the $200-$500 range.
Field trip tickets – Applications are accepted for the purchase of tickets for cultural field trips for children (pre-K thru Grade 12). Chaperone tickets and transportation costs are NOT included.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Council to discuss proposed programs, especially requests for capital expenditures and those that may require admission fees.

The Manchester Cultural Council only accepts online applications. Applicants who need to provide support materials beyond the three (3)-page PDF limit of the online application, please send or deliver your support materials to:

Manchester Cultural Council
Town Hall
10 Central Street
Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944

Apply Now

An online application will be available September 1.

Funding List

FY 2017

Name	Amount
Cape Ann Symphony	$500
Delvena Theatre Company	$400
Denis Cormier / Hands on History	$300
Hallinan, Perry	$700
Heather DePriest	$400
Kate Stadt	$525
Manchester Historical Museum	$400
Manchester Memorial Elementary School	$1,231
Manchester Public Library	$200
North Shore Horticultural Society	$300
Parents of Manchester Essex Middle School	$950
Roger Tincknell, Davis Bates &	$400
The Marble Collection (TMC)	$250

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