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)
The Sheffield Cultural Council gathers input from the community every 3 years and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. This year the Council will give priority to applicants who present projects that serve youth or the elderly, projects that benefit the local community, and projects that focus on history, environmental awareness and the arts and humanities.
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 of benefit to the Sheffield and Ashley Falls communities. For projects in schools, enrichment projects utilizing outside professionals are allowed. Sheffield and Ashley Falls–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 demonstrate that the project is not dependent solely on Sheffield Council funding.
The Council supports a number of projects each year; most of these are only partially funded by the Council with the awareness that the applicant is also applying to other LCCs and/or has other sources of support.
The Council is happy to announce that Sheffield will participate in the Mass Cultural Council Direct Grant Program. During this program, the Council will be making grant money available in full to grantees once their projects are approved.