In order to apply for an LCC grant, applicants must meet all eligibility and criteria requirements of the LCC Program.
For more detailed information, refer to the full LCC Program Guidelines (PDF).
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ARLINGTON CULTURAL COUNCIL (ACC) 2020 GUIDELINES.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, OCTOBER 15, 2019, 11:59:59 pm.
To view a PDF of these guidelines, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eFOKrJGhsvcy0g4e_RIk3zOZ9wD4G939/view?usp=sharing
Would an arts and culture grant help you or your organization...
-- create or enhance a program addressing social or environmental justice, cultural equity, inclusion or accessibility?
-- use music or art to bring groups together?
-- create an experiential program that brings science or history to life in a public space for a diverse audience?
-- bring innovation and imagination to an everyday public space or activity?
-- complete a series of paintings, a musical composition or play?
The Grants Committee of the Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture offers grants annually that range from $150 to $1500 to fund arts, humanities and sciences programs benefiting the community of Arlington. The Grants Committee receives its funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Below is a summary of the MCC application guidelines. For the complete guidelines visit https://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public_applicant_guidelines.aspx. Arlington’s priorities and evaluation criteria are specified further down.
Who can apply?
Organizations, agencies, schools, non-profits, libraries and individuals may apply for grants that support activities in culture, humanities, arts, and sciences benefiting the Arlington community.
NOTE: All applicants must reside or be located in Massachusetts
What are the grant requirements?
-- The program must involve the arts, humanities or science.
-- The program must have a public benefit for Arlington residents.
-- The proposed project cannot discriminate on the basis of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin; or immigration, military or socio-economic status.
-- Approved projects must take place between January 1, 2020 and be completed by December 31, 2020.
How do I apply?
-- Applications must be submitted online via the MCC website (https://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.aspx). The application will open September 1, 2019.
-- To learn about the process, visit MCC Grant Application Process (https://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public_applicant_process.aspx).
-- The deadline for applying is Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 11:59pm. We cannot accept late applications.
Arlington Priorities
We will give priority to projects which include one or more of these components:
-- The activity is open to the broadest possible range of Arlington residents.
-- Arlington-based artists or cultural organizations are leaders of the project.
-- The project is planned in collaboration with other Arlington-based groups, agencies, organizations, and businesses.
-- The proposal demonstrates other sources of financial support or matching funds.
-- Under-utilized venues are activated.
-- Outreach includes minority populations.
What makes a good application?
Each year the Grants Committee typically receives grant requests totaling about twice the funds we have available. Therefore we look for proposals that are thoroughly prepared.
-- Identify the Arlington location where the event(s) will take place and include confirmations from venue host.
-- Provide dates and times, including duration of program.
-- Budget: Include all costs and in-kind donations (i.e. free use of space or donated services) in your budget statement. Include all expenses including space rental, project supplies, marketing and fees.
-- If permits (e.g., permission from the Town to utilize a public park) are needed for your proposal please identify where you are in the permitting process. While applicants do not need to acquire permits for the application submittal, it is highly recommended to begin the planning process.
-- If outreach and/or collaboration (e.g., working with a school system) is needed for your proposal, please identify what has been done and cite any related agreements.
Review "LCC Grant Writing Tips Handout" (under "Assisting Applicants" at https://www.mass-culture.org/engaging_applicants.aspx) for more information.
Please send any questions about this grant program to ArlingtonCulturalCouncil@gmail.com.
The Council website is artsarlington.org/arlington-cultural-council.