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
2020
(Information not yet available)
Preference is given to
- Projects which encourage community-wide participation.
- Bedford-based non-profit organizations (arts, cultural, community, educational).
- Projects involving local artists (graphic or fine arts, music, dance, theater, writing, etc.).
- Projects focusing on nature, science and environmental education.
- Projects highlighting Bedford's history and institutions.
- Projects celebrating cultural diversity and inclusivity.
- First time funding of projects.
Bedford Cultural Council Local Guidelines:
Local guidelines:
- Non-residents: Must have a predetermined local sponsor and local venue with a letter from the sponsor with your application. The letter should specify the type and level of support that the sponsor will provide.
- Non-resident organizations: Must have a supporting letter from a resident that explains how your program will benefit Bedford residents.
- Budget must be complete and should be balanced and arithmetically correct.
- Publicity must contain a BCC/MCC acknowledgement such as: "This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency."
- Because funds are limited, your event should be able to proceed with only partial funding from the Bedford Cultural Council. Other Massachusetts Cultural Grant Programs are described at:
http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/programs.asp
- Approved grantees must advertise event(s) in local Bedford media such as the Bedford Citizen, Bedford Minuteman, Bedford Patch, bedford.wickedlocal.com, Hansconian, and/or public postings.
- Only online applications will be accepted. BCC members are available to provide assistance. Any questions may be directed to Judith Mabry, judith.mabry@gmail.com. or Rebecca Hazelton, rhazelton@gmail.com
- Please note: Members of the BCC are volunteers who help applicants in an advisory role. Council members are happy to provide information and to help ensure a successful application submission.
- Grants are made on a reimbursement basis only. Once your program has been completed, please send your completed reimbursement form and documentation (Invoices, receipts, or paid bills), evidence that the event took place (programs, photos, etc.), and was credited as promised (copies of marketing, in newspapers, etc.) to: Bedford Cultural Council, Bedford Town Hall, 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730. Partial reimbursement is possible for projects that happen in more than one phase.