A separate panel reviews the Planning Grant requests and also makes funding recommendations. The MCC's board meets in mid-July to review and approve the panels' recommendations. In early August, applicants are notified about their funding. Follow the directions as outlined in the guidelines and answer all of the narrative questions. The instructions on formatting and submission have been developed to ease processing and review of applications.
Panelists review hundreds of pages of narrative.
As your space is limited, be careful not to repeat information. Be clear, concise, and specific. In addition, be sure that all the required materials are included in your support material binder and that the contact information for the primary applicant organization and the schools is correct. The pool is small to enable the MCC to work closely with recipients and to fund them at high levels. The MCC will continue to provide support for the educational programs of cultural institutions through the Organizational Support Program.