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Framingham Cultural Council
Amount Available for Granting in FY 2013
$17,037
Applications for field trips are accepted. (Formerly known as PASS applications.)
LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)
The postmark deadline for applications is October 15
Local Guidelines
LCC Grant Approval Criteria
FRAMINGHAM CULTURAL COUNCIL
LCC GRANT GUIDELINES 2012
(Please scroll down for SPECIAL FIELD TRIP GRANT GUIDELINES))
Funds may only be used to support programs in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.
Arts: The creation of work in the crafts, performing, visual, media, folk, design, literary and inter-disciplinary arts. Presentation, preservation, and education about works in the disciplines are included.
Humanities: Types of learning that deal with human values, aspirations, thought and culture, language, and creativity. Some examples are history, social studies, philosophy, criticism and literature.
Interpretive Sciences: Educational programs that engage people of all ages in learning ways nature, science and technology relate to human lives.
The Cultural Council supports activities that contribute to the cultural vitality of the community, with special consideration for projects which contribute to the revitalization of downtown Framingham. It encourages applicants to partner with a Framingham group or organization for the project. Written documentation of the partnership must accompany the application. In the case of performance groups, include a letter from the venue provider confirming the location and date, and if your grant is approved, send two (2) tickets for the event to the Framingham Cultural Council. Audience size does not determine public benefit, but to the degree possible, full participation and integration of people with disabilities must be ensured.
- Grant funds cannot replace or substitute for other public funding.
- Grant Funds should not be the only means of support for your project. Budgets you submit must include cash or in-kind contributions in addition to grant funds.
- Grant funds cannot be used for refreshment expenses.
- Include the Massachusetts Cultural Council logo and a statement acknowledging that "The project is supported in part by the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council" in promotional material
- Grants cannot be awarded for more than two projects for an individual or an organization (each school in a school system is considered a different organization).
- At the conclusion of your project, please send a brief written description of the project and an image for publication.
- Grant funds should be expended during the eligibility period which is for one year, January-December of the year after the applications are due.
- FCC requires a local dependency: either held in a Framingham venue, grants benefits Framingham residents, or there is a Framingham affiliation documented with a letter of support.
FIELD TRIP GRANT GUIDELINES 2012
Tickets to FIELD TRIP events must be purchased in advance by the applicant for later reimbursement by the Framingham Cultural Council.
Requests for transportation expenses will be considered separately from the event.
ALL APPLICANTS
Massachusetts Cultural Council form "Revised 8/12" must be used. Mail SIX (6) signed copies of the application and of support documents to:
Framingham Cultural Council
150 Concord St.
Memorial Building Rm. B18
Framingham MA 01702.
Applications must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2012. Please do not hand carry the application. NOTE: Check your math and be sure to include both an email address and contact telephone numbers.
Questions? Call 508/532-5440.
email: framcultural@aol.com