Dalton Cultural Council
The Dalton Cultural Council’s mission is to promote access, excellence, education
and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in order to improve
the quality of life for all residents. The Massachusetts Cultural Council has overseen
the Local Cultural Council Program since 1990.
MCC receives funding from an annual state appropriation. Each year, the MCC distributes funds to LCCs; in
turn, LCCs make grants to schools, organizations and individuals in their communities.
These funds are paid to successful applicants on a reimbursement basis.
Distributions to each LCC are based on a local aid formula devised by the
state. The formula takes into account population and property values, and is
weighted to give larger distributions to poorer communities.
Contact
Lori Venezia
[email protected]
413-684-6111 x202
Address
462 Main Street
Dalton, MA 01226-1697
Application Information
FY27 Allocation
$8,200
FY27 Local Priorities
The Dalton Cultural Council, with funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, awards grants to organizations and individuals to help support projects, programs, and events in the arts, humanities, and sciences that benefit the Dalton community.
Priority is given to cultural programs that take place in Dalton and are physically accessible to participants. Applicants outside of Dalton should be prepared to provide letters of support from the venue hosting the program and where possible provide measurable outcomes that can be reported back to the Council. The Council strives to provide a range of program support for a variety of target audiences (youth, elderly, families, adults).
FY27 Local Guidelines
• Be specific about the benefit of your program to the Dalton community.
• Programs should be held in accessible locations.
• Be thorough and thoughtful when completing the MCC grant application. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• New and innovative projects are encouraged. Applicants who have received funding from the Council in the past should not assume they will receive funding.
• Funded projects should take place within the calendar year of the award.
• Successful applicants must acknowledge the financial support of the Dalton Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council in published announcements and materials about their events.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY27 Funding List
A grant list will be published here after January 15, 2027 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.