The Massachusetts Cultural Council allocates money each year to the town to support programs in the Arts, Humanities, and Interpretive Sciences. The Falmouth Cultural Council calls for grant proposals, chooses the projects to grant, and supervises the distribution of the grants.
The Falmouth Cultural Council recognizes the arts as the visual arts (painting, illustrating, printing, and photography), plastic arts (sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, woodworking, architecture, and product design), performing arts (music, theater, dance), digital arts (audio, graphics, image, video, and web design), fiber arts, and literary arts. Then there are any venue, producers or "Cultural" entity that supports these arts.
News & Events
Grant Application Forms are created by the MCC, and are available at least three weeks prior to the October 15 submission deadline on-line.. Please read the Falmouth Guidelines (click on the "Local Guidelines" tab above) before submitting applications to the Falmouth Cultural Council, and follow them when filling out the forms. See the Mass. Cultural Council site for additional tips, guidelines, and information.
The Falmouth Cultural Council sponsored, along with the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, the annual New Year's Day Art Walk Around Eel Pond, forming a magical "Wheel Around the Eel!".
This year's event was written up in the Boston Globe Travel Section as one of the Ten Best Activities to do on New Year's Day. See you next year, whether or not weather permitting!
Wizard vs Dragon. Classic confrontation.
Amount Available for Granting in FY 2013
$6,484
Applications for field trips are not accepted. (Formerly known as PASS applications.)
LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)
The postmark deadline for applications is October 15
Funding Priorities
In addition to the Funding Priorities listed in the MCC Guidelines, priority is given to Falmouth area artists and interpreters of the sciences, and cultural organizations that serve Falmouth's residents.
Funding is for events/works that take place in the calendar year of 2013.
And special consideration is given this year to individuals who are looking to further develop their craft. No specific event need be the result of this work, although a summery talk/presentation may be requested by the Council.
Local Guidelines
Information
Application deadline: Monday, October 15 at 4 PM. Late applications cannot be considered. P>
Applications now available on-line at: the Massachusetts Cultural Council web site. Click the "Forms" tab above.
Printed copies available at Falmouth Town Hall and Falmouth Public Library.
Applicants who have any questions are invited to come to Falmouth Cultural Council meeting on Oct. 1st, 6:00 PM at Falmouth Town Hall, Water Dept. conference room. Please be reminded that this is an opportunity to ask questions about grants and the grant process, it is not intended as a time to pitch your particular proposal.
Return Applications to:
Falmouth Cultural Council
Falmouth Town Hall
Falmouth, MA 02540
You must submit your original and 8 copies. Applications must be typed.
Council contact:
Allan Moniz, Chairperson, 508-540-8053.
Guidelines
Who may apply? Massachusetts residents, artists, non-profit community groups, cultural institutions and schools with an activity related to the arts, humanities or interpretive sciences.
Criteria for awarding funds (not necessarily in this order):
Community Benefit. Potential to promote excellence, access, educational opportunities, or diversity in the arts, humanities or interpretive sciences
Evidence of a track record of work in the broad disciplines of the arts, humanities or interpretive sciences
Financial need
Community support and involvement
Ability to reach underserved populations
Quality of the project and demonstration of planning
All venues must be handicapped accessible
Priority is given to Falmouth area artists and interpreters of the sciences, Falmouth-based cultural organizations, and Falmouth audiences. Events should take place in Falmouth or benefit the Falmouth Community. For events and activities, contact should be made and documented with the sponsoring institution. (For example, if you wish to have an activity at the Senior Center, you must contact the Senior Center Director as part of the planning process prior to submitting an application).
The Application must be complete. All applications must be typed and signed by the applicant. Programs must be specifically described with names, artist fees, letters of support from collaborators/facilities, etc.
The proposed project must occur after the Falmouth Cultural Council approves the project; generally by mid-January. The project may occur up to a year after approval is given, however it may not occur before submitting your proposal and receiving approval.
Notification of Approval/Disapproval: The Falmouth Cultural Council will meet in early November to review the applications. The Council will inform any applicants of disapproval by the end of November, and approval by mid January.
This is a reimbursement program, and Request for Payment forms are mailed to recipients upon final State approval.
Grant payments are in the form of reimbursement. When it comes time to make payment on the grants, recipients must submit paid receipts and proof that the proposed project happened.
Grant recipients are required by law to include the MCC logo statement in all publicity.