Now Accepting LCC Grant Applications for 2015

The Fairhaven Cultural Council is proud to announce its 2015 funding cycle is now open!

The group was recently awarded $5,500 from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and $1,000 from the Town of Fairhaven, providing a total of $6,500 in funds available to community organizations and schools providing cultural programs to Fairhaven residents during the 2015 calendar year.

Those interested in applying can pick up application forms at the Fairhaven Town Hall, the Millicent Library, or online at http://www.mass-culture.org/Fairhaven. Applications can be hand-delivered to the Selectmen’s Office at Town Hall or mailed to 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719, and must be postmarked no later than 4:00pm on October 15, 2014.

Applicants must submit 1 ORIGINAL completed and signed application and 8 PHOTOCOPIES of the application. Applicants are encouraged to read ALL state and local guidelines and requirements thoroughly to ensure their application may be considered.

Grant recipients will be expected to submit itemized receipts and/or invoices outlining appropriate expenses to receive reimbursement once the project is completed. All receipts should be directly related to the project and budget outlined on the application and must be dated between January through December, 2015. Proof that funding credit was given to the Fairhaven Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council using the MCC logo in all printed and media materials related to the project are also a requirement for reimbursement. Please be sure you will be able to fulfill these requirements before submitting your application.

The Fairhaven Cultural Council recently distributed a survey to learn more about what Fairhaven residents would like to see funded. Results showed that residents would foremost like to see art education programs in the local schools, as well as community-wide gatherings, festivals, concerts, and plays.

The Fairhaven Cultural Council will continue to fund these types of projects, along with professional development of local artists, nature and science projects, restoration and education projects, field trips for students to cultural events, and projects that celebrate local history and cultural diversity.

And, as always, priority will be given to first-time applicants and to programs or projects that are specifically related to the culture and history of Fairhaven and/or most directly benefit Fairhaven residents.

The Fairhaven Cultural Council is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the town of Fairhaven. The mission of the Massachusetts Cultural Council is to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for all Massachusetts residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities. The Fairhaven Cultural Council specifically supports the arts and culture in Fairhaven and the Southcoast community.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact chairperson Kristine Daniels at artgirlkris@comcast.net.