Who we are
The Martha’s Vineyard Cultural Council is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council program, formed more than a quarter century ago. The MVCC’s mission is to promote excellence, access, education, or diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretative sciences for the purpose of improving the quality of life for all of the Island’s residents.
Local Priorities
– Grant applicants who are not based on Martha’s Vineyard must include a letter of support from a Martha’s Vineyard partner or host specifically describing how the project would benefit the Island community. If a letter is not included, the project will be ineligible for consideration.
– In addition to the funds allocated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the MVCC is funded through the generosity of the six Martha’s Vineyard towns (Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury, and West Tisbury), and its own fundraising efforts.
– Meeting Minutes: https://tinyurl.com/bdevn8dy
Local Guidelines
– The project promotes excellence, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences for the purpose of improving the quality of life for all the Island’s residents.
– The project is widely accessible to island residents.
– The project addresses an identifiable and relevant interest to the Martha’s Vineyard community.
– The project’s objectives are clearly stated, and the outcomes are realistic and attainable.
– There are qualified, dependable individuals in place to carry out the project to its completion.
– There is a clear plan to promote and market the project to the community.
– The budget is thorough and demonstrates how it can realistically accomplish the project’s funding needs and objectives.
– The project impacts the entire Martha’s Vineyard community to the greatest extent possible.
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