Sutton Cultural Council Announces Grant Opportunity

Sutton, MA - Organizations, schools, and individuals may apply for local grants that support cultural activities such as community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs in the Town of Sutton. Proposals are due to the Sutton Cultural Council by October 17th.

According to Council chairperson Pamela Nichols, the grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Sutton-- including exhibits, festivals, field trips, and performances in schools, workshops, and concerts.

The Sutton 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.

Applications must be submitted online through the Massachusetts Cultural Council at www.mass-culture.org. Search for “Sutton” to find the local council and access the online application. This is also where you will find any funding priorities or additional requirements beyond the state guidelines. Please click here to link to Sutton on the Mass Cultural Council webpage.

The Sutton Cultural Council will distribute $7,300 in grants for the upcoming cycle. Funded projects in the past have included Concerts on the Common, support of the Sutton Fourth event and performances at the Sutton Library, the Sutton Senior Center and musical equipment at local playgrounds.

For questions about the Sutton Cultural Council, or to become a member, please contact Chair Pam Nichols at pamelaanichols@gmail.com.