Mass Cultural Council Launches LCC Program Grant Cycle

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BOSTON – Mass Cultural Council announces that grant applications are now available for the FY25 Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program.

In FY25, Mass Cultural Council will invest $5.7 million into the LCC Program, the nation's largest volunteer-based, grassroots arts and culture public funding network. In total, 329 local and regional cultural councils award annual grants, ensuring public investment in, and access to, arts and culture in every Massachusetts community.

LCC grant awards, typically between $500-$750, support a broad range of projects and programs, such as operating support, ticket subsidies, field trips, artist residencies, public art, fellowships, community events/programs, site specific projects, and other activities, based on local priorities. Both individuals and organizations are eligible for funding.


Each LCC determines its own local eligibility requirements based on a community engagement process. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check each LCC's Council Profile to learn more about the local priorities for this funding round.

Key dates for the FY25 LCC Program grant round include:

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines for more information, including directions on how to apply.

 


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Senator Mark December Staff Office Hours

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — State Senator Paul W. Mark announced that his staff will host office hours at five locations in Berkshire County in December.
 
Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator's Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to share ideas on current or potential state legislation, or to ask for assistance with issues involving any state agency.
 
Appointments are not required.
  • Adams: Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec.  17th from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 8 Park St., Adams.
  • Dalton: Monday, Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Senior Center, 40 Field St., Dalton.
  • Great Barrington: Monday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Town Hall, 334 Main St., Great Barrington.
  • North Adams: Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. MCLA Alumni Relations Building, 228 E. Main St., North Adams.
  • Pittsfield: Thursday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. District Office. 773 Tyler St., Pittsfield.
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