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)
Preference is given to
- Bedford residents and organizations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Projects involving local artists
- Projects which encourage community-wide participation in the arts, cultural events, graphic arts, fine arts, music, dance, theater, writing, 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:
- Non-resident individuals must have a predetermined local sponsor and a letter from the sponsor with your application. The letter should specify the type and level of support that the sponsor will provide. The application must identify the venue as either local or virtual.
- Non-resident organizations must have a supporting letter from a resident that explains how your program will benefit Bedford residents.
- Applications must be completed online and include a complete budget.
- 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."
- Your event should be able to proceed with only partial funding from the Bedford Cultural Council. Other Massachusetts Cultural Grant Program Opportunities are described at:
http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/programs.asp
- Approved grantees must advertise event(s) in local Bedford media.
- 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), including costs associated with virtual programming if applicable, 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. You may also email your reimbursement materials to BedfordMACulturalCouncil@gmail.com. Partial reimbursement is possible for projects that happen in more than one phase.