Sutton Cultural Council Seeks Funding Proposals

Sutton, MA - Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs are due October 15th. 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 15th.

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.

There is a new online process. Applications must be submitted online through the Massachusetts Cultural Council https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp

This year the Sutton Cultural Council will distribute approximately $6,600 in grants. Previously funded projects have included Concerts on the Common, support of Sutton Public Library programs, Sutton Historical Society rack cards and QR code support and a petting zoo project for the Sutton Preservationist 4-H Club.

For local guidelines and complete information on the Sutton Cultural Council, contact Pamela Nichols at 508-579-1609.

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