WESTFORD CULTURAL COUNCIL SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS for 2016-2017

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs are due on October 17th. Organizations, schools, and individuals may apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. These grants can be used support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Westford -- including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.

The Westford Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and
towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.

The council is pleased to announce that the application process has moved online. Applicants may access the
online application beginning September 1st at www.mass-culture.org/Westford. This is also where you will find any funding priorities or additional requirements beyond the state guidelines.

This year, the Westford Cultural Council will distribute about $4,900 in grants. Please visit www.massculture.
org/Westford for a list of funded projects in 2015-2016.

For questions about council priorities and complete information on the Westford Cultural Council, please
contact Yen Yen at yfunmail@gmail.com or Angela at angela.w.mcalister@gmail.com with questions. For
more information about the new online process, please visit www.mass-culture.org for resources.