The Blackstone Cultural Council is seeking applications for its grants program to enrich the lives of children, seniors and the general public through new experiences and various venues regarding the arts, humanities and sciences.
Donor Name: Mass Cultural Council
State: Massachusetts
Town: Blackstone
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/17/2022
Size of the Grant: $8,600
Details:
2023 Local Priorities
The Blackstone Cultural Council is a small group of five members at the present time. They are enthusiastic about bringing some cultural to their town. They hold many of their programs at the local library but also contribute to many music concerts in the area. All events have been well received and appreciated. Their members try to attend as many programs as possible. They find their children programs especially are well attended by children as well as parents. They hope to continue to service community with the assistance of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Funding Information
Grant amount: $8,600
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.
