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)
Initial Screening:
1. Local Sponsor: All applications for performances or exhibits must include a performance or exhibit date and confirmed venue, with a letter from a Hudson sponsoring organization confirming the date and venue. A sponsoring organization is a person, group, or other entity that books, makes arrangements, and assumes responsibility for the performance, exhibit, or other types of programs.
2. The HCC does not directly book, make arrangements, or handle any logistics related to exhibits, performances or programs.
3. Cultural Council Funds cannot be sole source of funding for such programs.
Funding Priorities:
1. Maximum impact (largest number of Hudson residents of all ages served, including the ratio of dollars spent to the number served).
2. Preference given to programs serving Hudson youth, and to Hudson-based organizations, artists & interpretive scientists.
3. Preference given to programs which take place inside the town of Hudson.
4. Under-represented or marginalized communities and disciplines.
5. Collaborative projects between local cultural groups and community organizations.
6. New applicants and/or projects.
7. Applicant's track record: whether the applicant's prior HCC-funded project was (a) completed according to the original grant application (b) was successful, and (c) the applicant collected HCC reimbursement in a timely manner.
Local Guidelines:
1. Valid sponsor letter (see initial screening criteria “Local Sponsor” above).
2. Performances must appeal and be accessible to the largest number of Hudson residents of all ages (e.g., handicap accessibility, cost of admission, etc.).
3. Applications which demonstrate widespread appeal to the Hudson community will be given preference.
4. If a prior HCC grant was awarded to the applicant but the project was not completed, the new application will include a written explanation.