The Rochester Cultural Council (RCC) is now accepting online applications from organizations, schools and individuals for grants to support community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. If you have a great idea for bringing culturally enriching programming to the Rochester area and need funding to make it a reality, we can help. The online application window will be open from September 1 to October 17.
The Rochester Cultural Council is composed of a group of volunteers appointed by the Rochester Select Board. Our mission is to promote excellence, access, and diversity in the arts, humanities and sciences in order to enhance the quality of life in the Rochester community. Special priority is given to nonprofit applicants from the town of Rochester and to surrounding community projects that would substantially enrich Rochester. Inspiration may include programs such as school field trips, afterschool programs, concerts, festivals, lectures, theater, dance, music and film. RCC projects may take place in schools, community centers, libraries, elder care, facilities, town halls, parks and wherever communities come together.
The RCC is a part of the Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program which is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities and sciences annually. This program is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency who yearly award local councils more than $3 million in grants to more than 5,000 cultural programs statewide. See massculturalcouncil.org/ for more information.
Quick links to tips for grant writing and the application process can be found on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/rochestermaculturalcouncil or bit.ly/RCCTips.
Your RCC is always looking to welcome new members. To find out more about us, feel free to attend one of our open meetings or email us directly at rochesterculturalcouncil@gmail.com. We would love to have you join us.