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)
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Applications for the 2021 grant cycle will begin on October 1, 2020 and end on November 16, 2020. The Ware Cultural Council will not accept paper applications. All applications must be created by following the online toolkit on the Massachusetts Cultural Council website -- www.mass-culture.org
The Ware Cultural Council will give funding priority to artists offering programs, plays, performances, and workshops which promote culture, diversity, and inclusion through mutual respect and understanding for the benefit of Ware residents of all ages in the following three disciplines: Arts, Humanities, and Interpretive Sciences.
Please note these important requirements for funding:
1) The event must take place in Ware.
2) The event must be supported by a local organization, and a venue must be secured prior to submitting the application. The sponsoring organization must provide a letter stating that the event will be hosted by them and that a venue has been secured. This letter must accompany the application.
3) Grant applications will only be considered for events that take place during the grant cycle year. For an approved award, the date of the event cannot be before January 1. Modifications to approved grants must be made in writing. The council can, at their discretion, approve reasonable extensions of time or changes to proposed projects. Please email all questions or request to wareculturalcouncil@yahoo.com