The announcement for the Chicopee Cultural Council Grant Program has now been made public and applications are being accepted for the same.
Donor Name: Mass Cultural Council
State: Massachusetts
City: Chicopee
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/17/2022
Size of the Grant: $68,700
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Chicopee Cultural Council’s mission is to advance excellence and access to the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. Through grants to artists, Arts organizations, independent council projects, volunteerism and community input, the Council aims to support local artists and enhance meaningful cultural experiences for the entire community. The Council strives towards good stewardship and community growth to promote wellness by contributing to the economic vitality and leveraging the power of the arts, culture and creativity for all citizens.
Cultural Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically-marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of Chicopee. Projects should create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, a Person of Color, LGBTQ+, refugee, immigrant, or person living with a disability. Projects may include coalition building, research, leadership, wellness, and youth development.
Local Priorities
- Projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically-marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of Chicopee.
- Projects should create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, a Person of Color, LGBTQ+, refugee, immigrant, or a person living with a disability.
- Projects that promote equity and access.
- Projects that include coalition building, research, leadership, wellness, and youth development.
Funding Information
- Grant Amount: $68,700
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations, schools, and individuals that support cultural & creative activities in the community. This funding encourages individuals, groups and not-for-profit organizations to bring to the community unique programming that centers on the arts, humanities, history, wellness, or interpretive sciences for children, teens, adults and/or intergenerational groups.
- The project MUST take place between Jan. 1, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2023 and paperwork submitted 1 year from the award letter date.
- Projects must take place in Chicopee unless the grantee or Council is working with other local cultural councils.
- Applicants must reside or be located in Massachusetts.
- Transportation costs cannot be funded
- Chaperone costs (for field trips) cannot be funded.
- Refreshments (food and beverages) cannot be funded.
For more information, visit Mass Cultural Council.
