BOSTON – Mass Cultural Council
announces that grant applications are now available for the FY25 Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program.
As the Commonwealth’s independent state arts agency, Mass Cultural Council
is charged with bolstering the creative and cultural sector, thereby
advancing economic vitality, supporting transformational change, and
celebrating, preserving, and inspiring creativity across all Massachusetts
communities. The Agency pursues this mission through a wide range of
grants, initiatives, and advocacy for artists, communities, organizations,
and schools.
In FY25, Mass Cultural Council will invest $5.7 million into the LCC Program, the nation’s
largest volunteer-based, grassroots arts and culture public funding
network. In total, 329 local and regional cultural councils award annual
grants, ensuring public investment in, and access to, arts and culture in
every Massachusetts community.
LCC grant awards, typically between $500-$750, support 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. Both individuals and organizations are eligible for
funding.
Each LCC determines its own local eligibility requirements based on a
community engagement process. Prospective applicants are encouraged to
check each LCC's Council Profile to learn more about the local
priorities for this funding round.
Key dates for the FY25 LCC Program grant round include: Prospective applicants are encouraged to review
the program guidelines for more information, including
directions on how to apply.
For information and to stay up to date on other Mass Cultural Council funding opportunities this
fiscal year, prospective applicants are encouraged to follow the Agency on
social media - @MassCultural – or sign up to receive the monthly Power of Culture
e-newsletter. |
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