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)
Priorities
Project has public benefit
Applicants must have a date scheduled during the upcoming calendar year (January 1-December 31, 2021) with a secured local venue. Include a letter from the venue to confirm the booking date.
Priority is given to applications from Melrose organizations, individuals, and organizers.Out-of-city artists/presenters must include a letter from the local host organization confirming the date and location of the project.
Due to limited funding, the Melrose Cultural Council grants only partial funds for a project. Programs must have additional sources of funding. Funds are given on a reimbursement basis.
Applicants need to ensure venues and locations are ADA compliant.
We do not accept requests for capital expenditures, individual scholarships, refreshments, or multi-year repeating programs.
Due to Covid-19, 2021 applicants must include a plan that anticipates closed venues, limited access to buildings, and social distancing as determined by public health guidelines.
Additional information: All applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted; Three pages of supplemental material can be submitted online. If necessary, additional materials can be mailed to: Diane Wall 131 Orris Street, Melrose MA 02176. Inquiries are always welcome. Email melrosecultural@gmail.com. More information can be found at www.melroseculture.org or the Melrose Cultural Council Facebook page.