Bolton Cultural Council - Accepting Grant Applications
30 Pinewood Road
Bolton, MA 01740
August 20, 2007
The Bolton Cultural Council is now accepting grant applications for cultural events/programs scheduled to take place between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008.
Please take the time to review our local guidelines prior to submitting an application. Applications that do not adhere to these guidelines will be returned to the applicant upon receipt.
Local Guidelines
· Preference will be given to Bolton-based non-profit organizations and artists for projects that will benefit the Bolton community.
· Preference will also be given to non-profit organizations from towns adjacent to Bolton for projects in which Bolton residents participate and/or serve Bolton residents.
· Potential applicants based outside of Bolton or the surrounding communities are expected to secure sponsorship with an organization in Bolton. The sponsor may then submit an application for consideration.
· All applications must include ten copies of the completed application and one set of supporting materials; applicable letters of commitment from any collaborating organization; and confirmation of venue and date.
Grant applications and helpful information is available online at www.mass-culture.org. Complete applications must be received or postmarked by the statewide deadline of October 15, 2007. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
If you have any questions, please email kgordon75@comcast.net before submitting an application. Grant applications should be mailed to: Bolton Cultural Council, 30 Pinewood Road, Bolton, MA 01740. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Bolton Cultural Council
The Bolton Cultural Council (BCC) is part of a grass-roots network of 335 local councils that serve every city and town in the Commonwealth. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), which then allocates funds to each local council. Decisions about which activities to support are made at the community level by the BCC, a board of municipally appointed volunteers.
The Bolton Cultural Council meets each November with the primary objective of reviewing grant applications and determining grant awards in accordance with the MCC guidelines.
Funding Priorities & Local Guidelines
Please take the time to review our local guidelines prior to submitting an application. Applications that do not adhere to these guidelines will be returned to the applicant upon receipt.
Preference will be given to Bolton-based non-profit organizations and artists for projects that will benefit the Bolton community.
Preference will also be given to non-profit organizations from towns adjacent to Bolton for projects in which Bolton residents participate and/or serve Bolton residents.
Potential applicants based outside of Bolton or the surrounding communities are expected to secure sponsorship with an organization in Bolton. The sponsor may then submit an application for consideration.
All applications must include ten copies of the completed application and one set of supporting materials; applicable letters of commitment from any collaborating organization; and confirmation of venue and date.
Grant applications, MCC guidelines and other helpful information is available online at www.mass-culture.org. Complete applications must be received or postmarked by the statewide deadline.. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
BCC Membership
Members of the BCC are appointed to serve up to two three-year terms. See list above for current member of the Bolton Cultural Council.
The Bolton Cultural Council welcomes new members as well as input and involvement from Bolton residents. Please contact the BCC at Kate Weiss-Gordon at 978.634.1075 for more information.
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