Mattapoisett Cultural Council seeks grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until November 16. Grants are available to support cultural projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.
Next year, Mattapoisett Cultural Council will distribute about $10,000 in grants. Previously funded projects included: theatrical, literary, and science programs for children and adults at Mattapoisett Free Public Library, concerts by Seaglass Theatre Company, SouthCoast Children’s Chorus, and Tri-County Symphonic Band, youth concerts and music education for Mattapoisett students by New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, programs and exhibits at Mattapoisett Historical Society, and in-school and summertime arts and science programs sponsored by the Mattapoisett PTA, Old Rochester Regional High School, and New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, among others.
Mattapoisett Cultural Council is accepting online applications as of October 1, 2020, at www.mass-culture.org/. Paper applications will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to review local funding priorities at www.mass-culture.org/Mattapoisett#. Questions may be addressed to MattapoisettLCC@gmail.com.