MCC Guidelines and Priorities FY27

Montague Cultural Council Guidelines FY27

Applicants can be: arts, humanities, or interpretive science organizations; individuals, including artists, science educators, historians or other humanists, parents, or community members; or community organizations including, but not limited to, schools, social service organizations, civic groups, neighborhood centers, or youth, senior and family associations.

Please read the section on eligibility in the Mass Cultural Council LCC Program Guidelines PDF: https://massculturalcouncil.org/documents/lccguidelines.pdf

Proposals from schools and libraries cannot include requests for support of expenses that should be or have been part of the municipal budget (i.e. teacher salaries, classroom supplies, school-sponsored clubs and organizations, library books/videos).

Timeline for applications

New grant cycle begins September 1, 2026
Application deadline: October 15, 2026
Notification of disapproved applications: November – December, 2026
Final notification of approved applications: on or before January 15, 2027
Grantees must claim award or request an extension by Dec 31, 2027
Final reports due: by January 16, 2028

Application process

All applications must be submitted through the LCC grants page on the Massachusetts Cultural

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Montague Cultural Council Priorities FY27

The Montague Cultural Council wishes to encourage proposals from a broad range of applicants and to fund programs that allow Montague residents in all five villages to experience a diverse array of cultural events.

We weigh many factors when making decisions about which proposals to fund. This year we will look most favorably on:

Projects which focus on Cultural Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically-marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of Montague. Projects should create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQX, Latinx, refugee, immigrant, or person living with a disability.
Projects based on Montague history or science projects
Creative projects based in Montague
Projects which demonstrate community support and planning will be prioritized.

In your application, you should:

Tell us how your program will have significant public benefit for Montague residents.
Describe specific efforts you will make to ensure that your program is accessible and inclusive.
Explain how the work will be shared with the general public.
Tell us how your program will increase opportunities for underserved audiences

In your application, you must:

Demonstrate that you have thoroughly considered the logistics of implementing your project.
Provide as much specific information as possible about venue, costs, collaborators, and scheduling.
Please Include letters of support from venues and collaborators if you can. The online application system will allow you to upload supplemental materials. If you are unable to upload, you can email or mail documents to the address below.

(Email is preferred whenever possible.)

Email: culturalcouncil@montague-ma.gov

Mailing Address: Montague Cultural Council, Montague Town Hall, 1 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376-1128