NEW THIS YEAR: The Fairhaven Cultural Council is part of a new pilot program eliminating the requirement that awards made using the Mass Cultural Council allocation be reimbursement-based.  During this pilot program, we will be making grant money available in full to grantees once their projects are approved.  If you are awarded a grant, you will be required to submit a final report to the Local Cultural Council upon completion of your program. 
Please read the full Grant Pilot Guidelines at http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/lccguidelines_pilot.pdf. 

Amount Available for Granting in FY
2018

$9,102

FUNDING PRIORITIES
- Priority will be given to first-time applicants in Fairhaven
- Successful proposals will demonstrate a clear benefit to Fairhaven residents
- Priority will be given to grants for programs or projects that take place in and/or are specifically related to the culture and history of FairhavenADDITIONAL APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR THE FAIRHAVEN CULTURAL COUNCIL (FCC)
- This council funds projects taking place the during calendar year (Jan-Dec) following the October application deadline. 
- Applications will be accepted online only.  No paper applications will be accepted. 
- Non-Dependency Policy: This council encourages applicants to solicit additional funds and usually limits applicants to 3 consecutive years of funding for the same project. 
- Applicants seeking funding for field trips should complete the standard application. SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
- Include a letter from your venue, local sponsor or host organization verifying the location of your project or performance. 
- Specify a projected date for the event, project or performance. 
- Optional support materials include any media or printed material, publicity, reviews, photos, resumes, letters of support from sponsors, etc.  Support materials should be scanned or photographed and uploaded as per online application instructions. 
- Any questions may be directed to chairperson Abigail Hevey at abigail.hevey@gmail.com