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We offer grants to artists and organizations in Medford, and we work to support the growth of the arts and the arts community in Medford. Each year we provide funds to support numerous public activities in Medford in the areas of arts and culture, including concerts, festivals, performances, classes, and school field trips. The funds we distribute are an annual allocation from the Massachusetts Cultural Council through their Local Cultural Council (LCC) program.
You can apply for LCC grants and PASS grants from the Medford Arts Council. LCC grants can cover a broad range of cultural activities, and PASS grants are used to request money for K-12 students' field trips to cultural performances, tours, and exhibits. Application forms are available on the web at http://massculturalcouncil.org/applications/lccapp.html for LCC grants and http://massculturalcouncil.org/applications/passapp.html for PASS grants. Mail your grant application and any supporting documents to Medford Arts Council, P.O. Box 615, Medford, MA 02155. The postmark deadline is October 15, and the state requires us to reject any application which is postmarked after that deadline.
Local planning
You must show that you have made specific plans to hold your event or activity in Medford. That means including a specific letter of support from a local venue. For example, if you plan to hold your event at the Medford Public Library, you must include a letter of support from the Medford Public Library saying that they want to host your event. We do not fund applications which show no sign of specific local planning.
After you apply
We review all grant applications, and we send preliminary notification to all applicants shortly after we vote on grants. Declined applicants are notified first to allow for the reconsideration process. Approved applicants generally receive a letter along with a reimbursement form in December or January. Grants are made on a reimbursement basis only, so you must send us the completed reimbursement form and receipts after your event or program has taken place.