Methuen Cultural Council
Methuen Cultural Council would like to play in active role in bringing more art, theater, music and cultural highlights to the City of Methuen.
Contact
jenniferaloiselle@gmail.com
978-686-4080
Address
PO Box 453
Methuen, MA 01844-0453
Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$37,700
FY23 Local Priorities
To support public projects through the regranting of the annual allocation of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). These projects shall promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in Bedford.
Preference is given to
Methuen residents and organizations
Nonprofit organizations
Projects involving local artists
Projects which encourage community-wide participation in the arts, cultural events, graphic arts, fine arts, music, dance, theater, writing, nature, science and environmental education
Projects which encourage participation by audiences of all ages including multi-generational cultural programs
Projects highlighting Methuen’s history and institutions
Projects celebrating cultural diversity and inclusivity
First time funding of projects
FY23 Local Guidelines
First-time applicants, local artists and presenters are encouraged to apply.
Non-resident individuals or organizations:
If your program occurs in Methuen, you must have a predetermined local sponsor and a letter from the sponsor with your application. The letter should specify the type and level of support that the sponsor will provide. The application must identify the venue as either in-person or virtual. Virtual programs must be managed by the sponsor.
If your program does NOT occur in Methuen, you must have a supporting letter from a resident that explains how your program will benefit Methuen residents.
Applications must be completed online and include a complete budget.
Any changes to an approved project must be submitted to the council in advance for review.
Publicity must contain the following acknowledgement: “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Methuen Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.”
Approved grantees must advertise event(s) in local Methuen media.
Grants are made on a reimbursement basis. Once your program has been approved/completed, please send your completed reimbursement form/receipts and documentation (Invoices, receipts, or paid bills), including costs associated with virtual programming if applicable, evidence that the event took place (programs, photos, etc.), and was credited as promised (copies of marketing, in newspapers, etc.) to: Methuen Cultural Council at POBOX 453
Methuen, MA, 01844. You may also email your reimbursement materials to jenniferaloiselle@gmail.com with subject line MCC Grant Materials.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY23 Funding List
A grant list will be published here after January 17, 2023 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.
