Montague Cultural Council
MONTAGUE CULTURAL COUNCIL
Originally started in 1980 under the Arts Lottery Council, the Mass Cultural Council Local Cultural Council program is the largest grassroots funding network in the nation, enriching the cultural life of all cities and towns in Massachusetts. Led by volunteers, Local Cultural Councils award $7.5 million dollars every year, supporting 7,300 cultural programs that include everything from field trips to lectures, festivals, and dance performances.
Members of the Montague Cultural Council are appointed by the Selectboard for 3-year terms. Their primary task is to distribute funds allocated through the Local Cultural Council Program for projects in the five villages of Montague.
The Montague Cultural Council weighs many factors into their decision making. This year they will prioritize projects based in Montague, projects about the history of Montague, projects that demonstrate community support and planning, projects that focus on cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, inclusion, and projects that are science-based. Applicants living with a disability or those that identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Latinx, refugee or immigrant will be given additional consideration.
MORE ABOUT THE MONTAGUE CULTURAL COUNCIL
TYPICAL GRANT CYCLE
Open: Early September
Deadline: Mid-October
Notification of Disapproved Applicants: November-December
Notification of Approved Applicants: On or before Mid-January.
APPLICATION PROCESS
APPLICATION PORTAL
Contact:
Jon-Marc Seimon, Chair
culturalcouncil@montague-ma.gov
The Montague Cultural Council welcomes new members! We encourage you to come to a few meetings before you apply. When you are ready, send a letter of interest to us by email to culturalcouncil@montague-ma.gov
