The Shelburne Local Cultural Council funds a broad range of cultural events that support and enrich the community life of Shelburne Falls and the immediate area.
Donor Name: Mass Cultural Council
State: Massachusetts
Town: Shelburne
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/17/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,500
Details:
2023 Local Priorities
The Shelburne Cultural Council is committed to fostering awareness of the value of racial, ethnic and cultural diversity in community life through funding projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences that directly benefit Shelburne. While they consider the interests of all residents in their funding decisions, they are particularly receptive to the needs of their youth. Reflecting the results of a student survey, they will give added priority to: art exhibits and art-making projects, theater and musical events. The SCC is open to all age groups; student/teacher projects are welcome to apply.
This year, the council is endeavoring to award larger grant amounts that offer increased support; as such they will give priority to local, and locally-produced, projects and events. Due to their limited state allocation amount and the number of eligible applicants they support, please be aware that they are sometimes unable to fully fund a project. They encourage applicants who feel that their program will provide public benefit to more than one community to apply to more than one LCC. This will strengthen your application as it demonstrates awareness of this monetary reality. For example, an applicant whose project venue is, say, their local school should also apply to LCCs whose towns’ students attend the school. A written confirmation of local venue is required.
Funding Information
Grant amount: $5,500
Eligibility Criteria
- Each grant application/project must:
- meet Shelburne’s 2023 Priorities
- explicitly define both its local audience and public benefit to Shelburne residents*
- identify any collaborative partners
- include a letter of confirmation from the venue with a project date
- provide a detailed budget
- clarify how they will advertise their project to Shelburne residents
- not discriminate against any resident for any reason
- be physically accessible to all
- Types of grants. A Local Cultural Council may approve grants for a broad range of projects and programs in the arts, humanities and natural sciences, such as public art, community events/programs, site specific projects, operating support, ticket subsidies, modestly-budgeted field trips, and other activities, based on local priorities. As per MCC dictate, projects must be culturally based; they do not support exercise or therapy-related programs.
- Applicant eligibility. Applicants must reside in, or be located in, Massachusetts.
- Individual applicants must show that a public benefit results from the project for which they are applying. A public presentation of an individual’s work may provide the needed public benefit.
- Incorporated private nonprofit organizations.
- Unincorporated associations that can establish a nonprofit objective. A group of individuals coming together with a common purpose (e.g., local community band, theater group) that do not have nonprofit status.
- Public schools, libraries, other municipal agencies, and the Local Cultural Council itself.
- Religious organizations. Religious organizations or groups with a religious affiliation are eligible to apply for funding for cultural programming that is available to the general public. LCCs can only approve applications that are primarily cultural in their intent and do not have the effect of advancing religion.
- Direct Grant Process. As of FY2023, all grants will be Direct Funded. All grant recipients should submit the paperwork for direct payment within two weeks of receiving their approval notification. Using the Grant Agreement Form, the grantee will provide payment information and accept the terms and conditions of the grant along with their W-9 form. A Final Report will be sent to the SCC within two weeks of the project’s completion. If the grantee is unable to complete their project as per the Grant Agreement, the funds are returned to the Council. Please note, failure to do so will jeopardize future grant application consideration.
*They encourage applicants who feel that their program will provide public benefit to neighboring towns to apply to all relevant LCCs.
For more information, visit MCC.
