Foxborough Cultural Council
Contact
foxborocc@gmail.com
508-543-1200
Address
Town Hall
40 South Street
Foxboro, MA 02035-2397
Application Information
FY24 Allocation
$9,200
FY24 Local Priorities
The Foxborough Cultural Council is pleased to be one of 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to award funds in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Grant awards typically range between $50 and $500.
Based on the feedback we received in our 2020 Community Input Survey, we will give priority to individuals and organizations who serve families and the whole community. We will also prioritize programs and services that give access to our community in at least one of the following:
– Music
– cultural diversity
– nature & science
– theatre arts
– visual arts
– local history
– dance
Criteria considered include:
– artistic, humanistic or scientific quality
– ADA accessible
– value to the community
– quality of planning
– community support and/or involvement
– the track record of the applicant. The applicant’s qualifications must be demonstrated and, if the applicant is not directly leading the activity (i.e., a community agency is hiring an artist), then qualifications of the individual(s) leading the activity must also be described.
Council Guidelines
The Foxborough Cultural Council is pleased to be one of 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to award funds in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Grant awards typically range between $50 and $500.
Based on the feedback we received in our 2020 Community Input Survey, we will give priority to individuals and organizations who serve families and the whole community. We will also prioritize programs and services that give access to our community in at least one of the following:
– Music
– cultural diversity
– nature & science
– theatre arts
– visual arts
– local history
– dance
Criteria considered include:
– artistic, humanistic or scientific quality
– ADA accessible
– value to the community
– quality of planning
– community support and/or involvement
– the track record of the applicant. The applicant’s qualifications must be demonstrated and, if the applicant is not directly leading the activity (i.e., a community agency is hiring an artist), then qualifications of the individual(s) leading the activity must also be described.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Foxborough-based applicants will be given preference over out-of-town applicants. Funded events should take place in Foxborough, or at least be easily accessible to Foxborough residents.
2. Projects must demonstrate their relationship to the town; they must show a direct benefit to Foxborough residents. Even if it is a virtual event, please explain how it will benefit the community and give your plan for local promotion prior to the event.
3. For projects that take place in public schools, libraries and other municipal agencies, only enrichment projects utilizing outside professionals are allowed. All applicants proposing to work in the Foxborough Public Schools must receive and document approval from the Superintendent of Schools or the building Principal.
4. The Foxborough Cultural Council will not consider funding any scholarships, tuition reimbursement, travel expenses, and school field trips.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Online applications are required.
2. Applicants must provide a letter of support/commitment from the sponsoring organization, if applicable, including the contact name and information.
3. Documentation of a confirmed venue and date is preferred.
4. Applicants must submit a set of supporting materials. Depending on the type of proposal, these materials may include: resume, publicity, critical reviews or other printed materials; as well as photos, slides, CDs or DVDs. Materials that are not submitted electronically with a grant application can be sent to the address listed in the Council Info tab; please include your application ID so we can match your materials to your application.
5. Foxborough Cultural Council is a direct granting program which funds the grantees as soon as the mandatory paperwork is completed. In order to accept your grant and receive payment, you must complete and return a Grant Agreement and W-9, which will be enclosed in the award letter.
6. Grantees will be required to submit a final report to the Local Cultural Council upon completion of their program.
7. All applicants are expected to have read and abided by the LCC State Guidelines. You will find a copy in the LCC Program Guidelines tab.
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Direct Grants
FY24 Local Guidelines
Council Guidelines
The Foxborough Cultural Council is pleased to be one of 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to award funds in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Grant awards typically range between $50 and $500.
Based on the feedback we received in our 2020 Community Input Survey, we will give priority to individuals and organizations who serve families and the whole community. We will also prioritize programs and services that give access to our community in at least one of the following:
– Music
– cultural diversity
– nature & science
– theatre arts
– visual arts
– local history
– dance
Criteria considered include:
– artistic, humanistic or scientific quality
– ADA accessible
– value to the community
– quality of planning
– community support and/or involvement
– the track record of the applicant. The applicant’s qualifications must be demonstrated and, if the applicant is not directly leading the activity (i.e., a community agency is hiring an artist), then qualifications of the individual(s) leading the activity must also be described.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Foxborough-based applicants will be given preference over out-of-town applicants. Funded events should take place in Foxborough, or at least be easily accessible to Foxborough residents.
2. Projects must demonstrate their relationship to the town; they must show a direct benefit to Foxborough residents. Even if it is a virtual event, please explain how it will benefit the community and give your plan for local promotion prior to the event.
3. For projects that take place in public schools, libraries and other municipal agencies, only enrichment projects utilizing outside professionals are allowed. All applicants proposing to work in the Foxborough Public Schools must receive and document approval from the Superintendent of Schools or the building Principal.
4. The Foxborough Cultural Council will not consider funding any scholarships, tuition reimbursement, travel expenses, and school field trips.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Online applications are required.
2. Applicants must provide a letter of support/commitment from the sponsoring organization, if applicable, including the contact name and information.
3. Documentation of a confirmed venue and date is preferred.
4. Applicants must submit a set of supporting materials. Depending on the type of proposal, these materials may include: resume, publicity, critical reviews or other printed materials; as well as photos, slides, CDs or DVDs. Materials that are not submitted electronically with a grant application can be sent to the address listed in the Council Info tab; please include your application ID so we can match your materials to your application.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daly, Rachel | Americana and Original works for horn | $300 | Easton Community Access Television ECAT, Inc. | Hockomock Film Festival | $500 | Foxboro High School Theater Booster Club | Little Shop of Horrors | $600 | Foxboro Regional Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. | Community Engagement Programs | $750 | Hart, Francis | A Cultural and Historical Reflection of the 1960s through the Music of The Beatles | $350 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! | $500 | Maichack, Gregory | Jellyfish: How to Pastel Paint. | $675 | Mankita, Jay | Makerspace Build Along: Chain Reactions! | $600 | Ritornello Music | Stories of Resilience: Women Composers of the Baroque | $500 | Self Help, Inc. | We Are Family: Sharing Our Stories | $350 | The Un-Common Theatre Company, Inc. | Spring Production – Catch Me If You Can: The Musical | $1,000 | Vincent M. Igo Elementary School | Igo School Musical | $600 |
