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).
Amount Available for Granting in FY
2021
(Information not yet available)
Funding for Ashburnham Cultural Council Grant Applications will be prioritized if the applicant:
- Has a confirmed performance/exhibit date, audience, and venue. We would appreciate applicants provide a venue confirmation and date (if possible) in the form of a letter or approved reservation form from the venue host.
-If the event is taking place outside of Ashburnham, and you are not a resident of one of those towns, please include a letter of support from an Ashburnham resident with your grant application.
Applications will then be evaluated using all of the following criteria:
-Benefit to Ashburnham and Westminster residents
-Collaboration between and among artists and local institutions
-Artistic excellence (as reflected in resumes, letters, press, videos, other qualifying materials).
-Diversity of age groups, cultural backgrounds, and artistic disciplines
-Originality
-Feasibility—ability of the applicant to carry out the project as proposed
-A clear statement in the application of money and amounts requested from other towns.
Limitations:
- Projects for consideration must fall between October 15th of the current Fiscal year and December 31st of the following year.
- Council funds are not intended to be used as the sole source of funding for artists or organizations with ongoing projects (e.g. annual concerts, annual art exhibits, etc.)
- Costs for refreshments and transportation will not be funded.