Montague Cultural Council
The Montague Cultural Council aims to increase the cultural vitality of our town by supporting activities that enrich the lives of residents of its five villages: Turners Falls, Millers Falls, Montague Center, Montague City, and Lake Pleasant.
Our Council is participating in the new system which no longer requires the reimbursement process. Instead, grant money is available in full once projects are approved and proper paperwork is submitted by grantees. If you are awarded a grant, you will be required to submit a final report to the Local Cultural Council upon completion of your program. Please read the LCC Program Guidelines and our Council Priorities before you apply.
Contact
Jon-Marc Seimon
[email protected]
917-743-8306
Address
Town Hall
1 Avenue A
Montague, MA 01376-1168
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY27 Allocation
$8,800
FY27 Local Priorities
The Montague Cultural Council wishes to encourage proposals from a broad range of applicants and to fund programs that allow Montague residents in all five villages to experience a diverse array of cultural events.
We weigh many factors when making decisions about which proposals to fund. This year we will look most favorably on:
Projects which focus on Cultural Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically-marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of Montague.
Projects that create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as Black, Indigenous, POC, LGBTQX, Latinx, refugee, immigrant, or person living with a disability.
Projects based on Montague history or science projects
Creative projects based in Montague
Projects which demonstrate community support and planning.
FY27 Local Guidelines
Applicants can be: arts, humanities, or interpretive science organizations; individuals, including artists, science educators, historians or other humanists, parents, or community members; or community organizations including, but not limited to, schools, social service organizations, civic groups, neighborhood centers, or youth, senior and family associations.
Please read the section on eligibility in the Mass Cultural Council LCC Program Guidelines PDF at https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/lcc-toolkit/guidelines-forms/
In your application, you should:
Tell us how your program will have significant public benefit for Montague residents.
Describe specific efforts you will make to ensure that your program is accessible and inclusive.
Explain how the work will be shared with the general public.
And tell us how your program will increase opportunities for underserved audiences.
In your application, you must::
Demonstrate that you have thoroughly considered the logistics of implementing your project. Provide as much specific information as possible about venue, costs, collaborators, and scheduling.
Please include letters of support from venues and collaborators if you can. The online application system will allow you to upload supplemental materials. If you are unable to upload, you can email or mail documents to the address below.
(Email is preferred whenever possible.)
Email: [email protected]
Montague Cultural Council
Montague Town Hall
1 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376-1128
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct 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.