Brockton Cultural Council
WE GRANT STATE FUNDS TO LOCAL ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR LOCAL PROJECTS! Applications are closed for this year. Check back on September 1, 2025 for information about the next grant cycle.
As the local funding arm of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, the Brockton Cultural Council works to grant resources equitably. We promote a vision of the world that honors a breadth/variety of perspectives and makes for a richer and more productive cultural sector. The Brockton Cultural Council strives to support creative visions and visionaries with diverse, equitable, inclusive programming and grant making.
Our funding priorities are locally-based organizations, groups and artists who have the most profound impact on Brockton and its citizens.
THE BROCKTON CULTURAL COUNCIL IS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS! PLEASE CONTACT THE MAYOR’S OFFICE through Celia Canavan at (508) 897-6825 or email ccanavan@cobma.us
UPCOMING MEETING DATES AND DETAILS (added as they become available)
FRIDAY 12/20/24 6:00 pm (if needed Zoom link to be posted on City Events Calendar)
Our meetings are open to all. Please contact virginiabmahoney@gmail.com for meeting minutes.
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Most meetings occur on Saturday mornings. Should you wish to attend, please contact virginiabmahoney@gmail.com for the meeting link, or find it on the City Events Calendar.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED OUR GRANTEE AND COMMUNITY RECEPTION on September 25, 2024 from 6-7pm at ENSO GALLERY! It was a wonderful evening, hearing from those who have received grants and discussing application pointers for this year’s fy25 applications.
Download a reimbursement form here
Link to Credit and publicity kit
Click here for a downloadable logo
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. Please see the MCC
score sheet for grant applications. This sheet is a guideline for decision-making.Contact us via email at: brocktonculturalcouncilinfo@gmail.com..
(This email is checked weekly.)Want to voice your opinion about our funding priorities? Our survey has closed for this year. Watch this space or our Facebook page for our 2025 COMMUNITY INPUT SURVEY! Thanks to all who participated last year!
Click HERE to learn more about applying for a BCC grant.
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Please contact the BCC via email at brocktonculturalcouncilinfo@gmail.com. with your questions or requests for meeting minutes.
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Any CHANGES TO CURRENTLY FUNDED PROJECTS must be requested in writing, via email or postal mail. We ask that you make your requests via email to: brocktonculturalcouncilinfo@gmail.com.
Grant recipients have ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THEIR APPROVAL NOTIFICATION to request reimbursement. Grant recipients need the BCC’s written permission (email or hard copy) to make changes to their projects. At their discretion, the BCC can approve reasonable extensions and modifications for projects. The modification should not significantly alter the original purpose of the approved application. Project extensions and modifications must be requested in writing (email or hard copy) and responded to in the same manner. In order to review an extension or other modification to an approved grant the BCC will convene a quorum of Council members and vote. The BCC will inform the applicant of their decision in writing and ensure that the vote is reflected in the meeting minutes.”
It is up to the council to determine what is reasonable and what constitutes a significant change to the original purpose of the approved program. The Mass Cultural Council does not limit the eligible window of time for extensions. It is at each council’s discretion.Should you wish further information, please contact us at: brocktonculturalcouncilinfo@gmail.com.
Contact
Kathy Sirois, Chair
brocktonculturalcouncilinfo@gmail.com
508-584-4178
Address
PO Box 999
120 Commercial Street
Brockton, MA 02303-9381
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$118,100
FY25 Local Priorities
As the local funding arm of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, the Brockton Cultural Council works to invest resources equitably. We promote a vision of the world that honors a breadth/variety of perspectives and makes for a richer, more productive cultural sector. The Brockton Cultural Council strives to support creative visions and visionaries with diverse, equitable, inclusive programming and grant making.
Our funding priorities are weighted toward locally-based organizations, groups and artists who have the most profound impact on Brockton and its citizens. Please see our score sheet for grant applications.
Council Guidelines
Brockton Cultural Council Local Guidelines
Effective FY2024 beginning with projects executed between September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025.
I. Program Purpose
The purpose of the Brockton Cultural Council (BCC) is to promote and maintain the vitality of cultural activities within the Brockton community. The Council is committed to funding a diverse, equitable, and inclusive cross-section of projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically-marginalized groups to highlight and uplift the current and historical diversity of Brockton.
Our support emphasizes collaborative projects and programs, including but not limited to the ongoing work of individual artists and writers, environmental and historical education projects that bring together artists and organizations, local cultural groups and projects that create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQX, refugee, immigrant, or person living with a disability. Projects may include coalition building, research, leadership, and youth development.
II. Eligibility Requirements
Projects should have a Brockton sponsor and/or substantial community support. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate tangible benefits to Brockton citizens. BCC gives funding preference to local artists and groups who live or work in the city. New projects and programs will also be given preference. As a rule, the Brockton Cultural Council does not provide funding for ongoing operating support.
Applicants can be considered as one or more of the following: A) arts, humanities or interpretive science organizations; B) individuals including artists, science educators, historians, musicians, writers or other humanists, parents, community members, etc.; C) community organizations including but not limited to schools, social service organizations, civic groups, neighborhood centers, youth, senior and family associations.
III. Areas of Consideration
There are five major areas considered by council members in evaluating each grant application:
Quality of Project
Inclusiveness, diversity, equity, and community/public Benefit
Planning
Collaborative/New Projects
Budget/Marketing/Funding Support
(Detailed descriptions of these categories can be found on our score sheet.)
IV. Field Trips
We will grant up to twenty percent (20%) of total available grants funds for the purchase of tickets to cultural field trips for children (pre K-12) in public, private and parochial schools, as well as those in special needs or after-school programs. Activities, which include performances, educational tours or exhibits and museum visits, must take place outside of the school setting. Applicants MUST include date, time, location and name of performance or program to be attended on the application. In the past, we have not generally funded transportation for field trips.
V. Application Process
Completed applications must be submitted online no later than the October 16th deadline stipulated by the MCC. Applications are available on September 1, 2024.
FY25 Local Guidelines
Council Guidelines
Brockton Cultural Council Local Guidelines
Effective FY2025 beginning with projects executed between September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025.
I. Program Purpose
The purpose of the Brockton Cultural Council (BCC) is to promote and maintain the vitality of cultural activities within the Brockton community. The Council is committed to funding a diverse, equitable, and inclusive cross-section of projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically-marginalized groups to highlight and uplift the current and historical diversity of Brockton.
Our support emphasizes collaborative projects and programs, including but not limited to the ongoing work of individual artists and writers, environmental and historical education projects that bring together artists and organizations, local cultural groups and projects that create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQX, refugee, immigrant, or person living with a disability. Projects may include coalition building, research, leadership, and youth development.
II. Eligibility Requirements
Projects should have a Brockton sponsor and/or substantial community support. Priority will be given to projects that have demonstrated tangible benefits to Brockton citizens. BCC gives funding preference to local artists and groups who live or work in the city. New projects and programs will also be given preference. As a rule, the Brockton Cultural Council does not provide funding for ongoing operating support.
Applicants can be considered as one or more of the following: A) arts, humanities or interpretive science organizations; B) individuals including artists, science educators, historians, musicians, writers or other humanists, parents, community members, etc.; C) community organizations including but not limited to schools, social service organizations, civic groups, neighborhood centers, youth, senior and family associations.
III. Areas of Consideration
There are five major areas considered by council members in evaluating each grant application:
Quality of Project
Inclusiveness, diversity, equity, and community/public Benefit
Planning
Collaborative/New Projects
Budget/Marketing/Funding Support
(Detailed descriptions of these categories can be found on our score sheet.)
IV. Field Trips
Up to twenty percent (20%) of total available grants funds will be set aside for the purchase of tickets only for cultural field trips for children (pre K-12) in public, private and parochial schools, as well as those in special needs, or after-school programs. Activities, which include performances, educational tours or exhibits and museum visits, must take place outside of the school setting. Applicants MUST include date, time, location and name of performance or program to be attended on the application. We do not generally fund transportation for field trips.
V. Application Process
Completed applications must be submitted online no later than the October 16th deadline stipulated by the MCC. Applications are available on September 1, 2024.
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.
