The Fitchburg Cultural Council is committed to supporting diverse and inspiring programs for its residents. These programs: arts, science and humanities provide cultural enrichment in the everyday lives of their community.
Donor Name: Mass Cultural Council
State: Massachusetts
City: Fitchburg
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/17/2022
Grant Size: $56,600
Details:
Fitchburg Cultural Council will prioritize the following:
- Priority will be given to applicants who live or work in Fitchburg and/or who offer programs and presentations that specifically benefit the Fitchburg community. Priority will be given to programs that specifically benefit families, people of color, and those in lower income brackets.
- Types of Programs: Priority will be given to Community wide gatherings and events (festivals, concerts, theater/plays, etc); public art & beautification programs (ex. murals); and programs that assist or address affordable artist housing, workspaces, and performance venues.
- Publicity: Priority will be given to applicants that describe a marketing plan detailing action steps to promote their program to Fitchburg residents. For example: local newspapers, newsletters, mass mailings, banners, and flyers all around Fitchburg (Main St-Mill St, Library, City Hall, Community Centers, etc.) and online (social media, evite, youtube, community calendars, official website, etc.) Programs or projects that spread awareness of Fitchburg programs locally and beyond are also encouraged.
- Program Location: In-person programs that offer effective virtual options (i.e. hybrid) will be prioritized. Virtual programs that collaborate with Fitchburg Access Television and invest in bilingual (especially Spanish) and ASL translators will be prioritized over virtual programs that do not.
Funding Information
- Grant Amount: $56,600
Requirements
- Out-of-town applicants: If you do not live or work in the City of Fitchburg, you are required to provide a letter of support from a local partner. A commitment letter from the venue is sufficient.
- Date(s) and Venue Commitment Letter Required: All applicants must provide a commitment letter from their venue detailing the date(s) and location. Applicants MUST specify at least one arranged venue for their activity and a specific date or range of dates.
- Partners and Advisors: When you are listing local contributors / partners, please provide names and list their qualifications and in what way they will be assisting you.
- Virtual Programming guidelines: Applicants for virtual programming application must reside in North Central Massachusetts or the program must have campaigns promoting specifically to the Fitchburg Community.
For more information, visit Mass Cultural Council.
