MCC Funding Criteria
The MCC requires that projects have a public benefit: Activities must contribute to the cultural vitality of the community rather than benefiting any private individual or group. Whenever possible, activities funded by Local Cultural Councils should be available to the public or community by exhibit, performance, demonstration, reading, or other means, whether in-person or via virtual and remote programming.
The MCC also requires that projects not discriminate on the basis of age, ability, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, geographic origin, or immigration, military, or socio-economic status. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that persons with disabilities have access to public programs or services on an equal basis with the rest of the public.
The Falmouth Cultural Council mission is to promote excellence, inclusion, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in order to foster a rich cultural life, and contribute to the economic vitality of our community. The FY2025 funding priorities were formulated from extensive outreach to the Falmouth community through an in-person and online survey.
In addition to grant application information and this year’s local guidelines and funding priorities, there is information on requirements for managing Direct Grant awards; tips on promoting grant projects; and a calendar of events at: https://www.falmouthculturalcouncil.org/
