The Brewster Cultural Council provides resources, makes connections, spearheads programs, and directs funding to individuals and organizations that have—or have the potential to have–the most impact in the cultural life of Brewster.
Donor Name: Mass Cultural Council
State: Massachusetts
Town: Brewster
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/17/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,500
Details:
The BCC is leading a movement to bring people of all backgrounds in the arts, humanities and sciences together for a common cause: to elevate the importance of cultural to create a better Brewster.
2023 Local Priorities
When reviewing and approving grant requests, they give priority to:
- Applicants who have a confirmed date and venue.
- Applicants who will deliver their programs within the Town of Brewster.
- Diverse and innovative arts and cultural programs that will engage and inspire Brewster residents and visitors.
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.
2023 Local Guidelines
Brewster Cultural Council requires applications be completed on line. The qualifications/experience of the applicant(s) should suggest that the projects will be carefully planned and be of high quality. The application should be complete, carefully proofread, and show attention to detail. Applications due this fall must take place between Jan 1-Dec 31 of the following year.
- Budgets must be clearly constructed and balanced. Applicants should identify any other sources they have requested funds from and the amounts requested, including other local Cultural Councils. Recipients of salaries must be indicated.
- Applicants should arrange for approved venue(s) for their programs or projects prior to the submission, and the sites must be ADA compliant.
- All questions are to be answered.
- Addendum are welcomed to be used if they are required to more fully explain any of the questions.
- Projects/programs in the arts, humanities and sciences with public benefit must be non discriminatory.
For more information, visit MCC.
