Local councils have the right and responsibility to award grants that address cultural needs specific to their communities, and they can decide how to distribute funds as long as the state policies outlined in these regulations and supplementary guidelines are followed. The MCC and local councils are committed to cultural access both as a matter of policy and of law, and high priority and of law, and high priority should be given to projects that addresses the needs of underserved audiences, including low-income, inner city, and rural populations. October Application for PASS and Cultural Council grants are due in triplicate in the Recreation Office no later than 5 P.M. on October 15th. December Danvers Cultural Council submits recommendations to Massachusetts Cultural Council by mid-December. April Transfer of grant funds from state to local account.
Applicants submit reimbursement requests to local council.
Proof of performance expenditure must be included. Applications must be typed. All applicants or their representative shall be required to attend both the preliminary and the voting meeting of the Danvers Cultural Council. All applicants must comply with all of the requirements and regulations established by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. All Applicant Organizations must include Organization's Federal ID No. or Individual Applicant's Social Security No. as required on the Application Form.