The Sandisfield Cultural Council makes grants to broaden and enhance the cultural life available to the town of Sandisfield and its residents.
Donor Name: Mass Cultural Council
State: Massachusetts
Town: Sandisfield
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/17/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,500
Details:
Mission: to broaden and enhance the cultural life available to the town of Sandisfield and its residents. The council will encourage and promote all forms of cultural activities. The council will act as a bridge connecting the arts, business, government and educational institutions and help support communication and cooperation in community.
Vision: the cultural council will serve as an advocate for the public by encouraging efforts within the local community and educating policy makers about the benefits of the arts.
2023 Local Priorities
The venue should reach a large group in the community. Community-wide gatherings are desired. School children and activities related to learning are a high priority, as well as events for senior citizens in town. Local presenters dealing with the arts, humanities and sciences are encouraged.
Funding Information
Grant amount: $5,500
Eligibility Criteria
- Types of grants. A Local Cultural Council may approve grants for a broad range of projects and programs, such as operating support, ticket subsidies, field trips, artist residencies, public art, fellowships, community events/programs, site specific projects, and other activities, based on local priorities. Each Local Cultural Council determines its own local eligibility requirements based on a community engagement process.
- Program eligibility. Applicants may apply for grants for programs that take place during an 18-month window of eligibility from July 1, preceding the application deadline in October, through December 31 of the following year. This means that applicants may apply for projects that have already happened or which happen prior to grant announcements, with the knowledge that funding is not guaranteed. Local Cultural Councils are authorized to establish a smaller window of eligibility; if they do so, they must publish the eligible dates in their council guidelines.
- Applicant eligibility. Applicants must reside or be located in Massachusetts. Local Cultural Councils may accept applications from anyone included in the following list:
- Individuals
- Incorporated private nonprofit organizations
- Unincorporated associations that can establish a nonprofit objective
- Public schools, libraries, other municipal agencies, and the Local Cultural Council itself
- Religious organizations.
For more information, visit MCC.
