Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council
The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council (ABCC) is a volunteer committee comprised of residents from both communities. Through our grant cycle we support local public programs that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts. All of our meetings are open to the public.
Contact
Ben Davies
abccinformation@gmail.com
978-831-3447
https://www.actonboxboroughculturalcouncil.org/home
Address
29 Middle Rd
Boxborough, MA 01719-1402
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$16,800
FY25 Local Priorities
Applications are initially screened using the following criteria: Project must include:
• Confirmed venue
• Performance/exhibit date
• Intended audience
For a live event: Application must include date and venue confirmation in the form of a letter or approved reservation from the venue host.
For a virtual event: Application must include date (or date range) and hosting and/or sponsor confirmation.
For in-person performances/exhibitions: Project must specify alternative plans in case the project cannot go on due to extreme circumstances (e.g., pandemic) or state/town restrictions.
If the event is taking place outside of Acton/Boxborough and you are not a resident of one of those towns, you must include a letter of support from an Acton/Boxborough resident with your grant application, applications will then be evaluated using all of the following criteria:
• New projects will get priority
• Must demonstrate benefit to Acton and/or Boxborough residents
• Collaboration between and among artist and local institutions
• Artistic excellence (as reflected in resumes, letters, press, videos, other qualifying materials)
• Diversity of age groups, cultural backgrounds and artistic disciplines
• Originality
• Feasibility-ability of the applicant to carry out the project as proposed or an alternative due to extreme circumstances (e.g., pandemic) or state/town restrictions
• Maximum community audience impact, including ratio of dollars spent to number served.
• Applicants should elaborate the details on how they advertise to reach intended groups through multi-channel advertising where applicable
All projects must follow state and local safety guidelines in effect at the time of submission-should those guidelines change projects must adapt.
Cultural council funds are not intended to substitute, replace, or relieve existing public funds for programs in the arts. Schools and libraries may only request funding for cultural enrichment activities that are led by outside artists, humanists or interpretive scientists. The cultural professional cannot be a current employee of the school system.
Projects for consideration must fall between July 1 of the current fiscal year and December 31st of the following year.
We acknowledge the impact of extreme circumstances (e.g., pandemic) on programming and encourage creative approaches for your projects.
Only arts organizations are eligible to request funds to support fundraising events. Council funds are not intended to be used as the sole funding source for artists or organizations with ongoing projects (e.g., annual concerts/art exhibits, etc.)
Costs for refreshments and travel to and from the event will not be funded.
Mass Cultural Council is dedicated to making its events and services inclusive and accessible to all.
FY25 Local Guidelines
Information not provided
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
A grant list will be published here after January 17, 2025 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.
