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)
The Haverhill Cultural Council gathers input from the community yearly and develops funding priorities based on this feedback.
The Haverhill Cultural Council will give PRIORITY to projects that generate:
- Community support and involvement
- Documented experience that leads the Council to believe the applicant has the support and ability to complete the project.
- Projects that offer cultural diversity to our community (cultural here refers to arts, humanities and interpretive sciences)
- Promotion of a mix of opportunities to reach and engage all ages, ethnicities, races, genders, abilities, and demographics
- The presentation of the City of Haverhill in a positive, respectful and inviting way that entices people from outside the community to experience what Haverhill has to offer
In addition to the state criteria applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
- How well the program meets our local priorities
- Financial plan
- Demonstrated planning abilities
Organizations and individuals may apply for multiple grants, however, the Council may only fund one grant per organization or individual per grant season.
The following FOUR criteria MUST be met to qualify for a Haverhill Cultural Council Grant
- All projects (other than field trips) must take place within the city of Haverhill and be sponsored by a Haverhill resident or business.
- Field trips must enhance the experience of Haverhill students in the areas of the Arts, Humanities or Interpretive Sciences.
- A specific DATE and VENUE must be included in application
- Confirmation Letter from the local venue must be provided with the application
General guidelines for Haverhill Cultural Council grants:
- All grants will be scored on a 100 point scale.
- Grants usually do not exceed $3,000.
- Not all grant requests can be fulfilled at 100%. Our scoring process, using these criteria, allow us to provide meaningful funding to as many applicants as possible.
- Marketing materials must include the Haverhill Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council logos.
- Marketing plan must include at least THREE of the following FIVE areas.
Website (include link), Social media, Printed materials (brochures, Flyers, Posters, programs, etc.), Broadcast media (radio/TV - list stations), Newspaper
- Grants are not expected to fully fund projects or field trips – clearly show all budgeted expenses and funding including non-monetary donations (time, labor, etc..) which are assisting you in the completion of your project. Non-monetary donations must be listed as in-kind matches on your budget.
- Tickets, travel, chaperones, guide fees all will be considered on field trip grant applications
- Capital expenditure requests will be considered with appropriate supporting documentation
- Weighted consideration is given to new projects or field trips over those that have been funded within the last three years
- Plan on a knowledgeable representative (you or a proxy) attending the Haverhill Cultural Council Q&A session on October 21, 2020 to answer any clarifying questions the Council may have regarding your application. Participants who attend the Q&A session will receive five points on their application scoring for having attended the event.
Grant monies cannot be used to pay for food