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�jANSFIELD CULTURAL COUNCIL
GRANT MEETING
1/14/02
In attendance:
Andrea Micheli, Diane Giordano, Veronica Gagnon, Carolyn Conway,
Shirley Amoruso & Dianne Scarchilli
A meeting was held at the Town Hall to make decisions about the 2001-
2002 grants. The State has finally passed a budget and we have anew
Deadline of January 25, 2002.
We have to reallocate $1,000, which was given to the Mansfield Historical
Society in fiscal year '2000. They have not asked for reimbursement.
Aletter was sent out asking them if they wanted an extension. There
was no reply. Two phone calls were made. There was no answer.
We have: $7,110 State
6,866 Town
$13,976 plus interest Encumbered Funds $2,200
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Hillside Adult
Robinson Elem
Qualters Midd
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Day Health Center
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1,000.00
200.00
225.00
600.00
525.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
ttion ` 1,000.00
Actor's Collaborative
1,000.00
OUT OF TOWN'
Orpheum Foxborough - Garland Project '-
500.00
The Sage School
200.00
Fuller Museum of Art
250.00
Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra
500.00
5ABI5 Foxboro Reg. Charter School_
900.00
Brockton Symphony Orchestra
300.00
Franklin Performing Arts Company
250.00
Neponset Choral Society
300.00
Sheri Ziccardi
200.00
Easton Children's;. Museum
500.00
SMARTS' Collaborative
21St Century Youth Orchestra
300.00
Cabaret Theatre -
50.00
Touring Art Exhibit
50.00
Wind Symphony
200.00
GRAND TOTAL
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$12,050.00
All applications were processed and mailed out on January 24'h,
2002 to
#10 5t.James St. Boston, MA 02116-3803
We drafted a new letter to go outwith the Reimbursement Form for
Applicants that have NOT turned in a'form to receive payment.
The basic"Criteria Statement" will also be updated to reflect
current
Information.
NEXT MEETING,
Was held on January 28, 2002
- Update files
- Draft Annual Report Letter
- Supplies
- Draft form letter for Town Projects
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MANSFIELD CULTURAL COUNCIL
6 Park Row
Mansfield, MA 02048
The Mansfield Cultural Council allocates funds provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council for
projects supporting the Arts, Humanities and Interpretive Sciences.
Funding by Massachusetts Cultural Council:
1.
Yearly funding is based on state's fiscal year (begins July I")
2.
Local allocation is determined by state's Local Aid formula
3.
Yearly, deadline for application is October 15'".
4.
State approval in March.
5.
Reimbursement method.
State Requirements:
1.
Arts, Humanities or Interpretive Sciences.
ARTS - The creation and presentation of and education about work in the performing, visual,
Folk, design and literary arts, '
HUMANITIES - Includes history, social studies, philosophy, arts.
appreciation, etc.
INTERPRETIVE SCIENCES - Nature, science and technology that connects directly to our
Lives. Examples: ;Activities conducted by aquariums, arboretums, nature centers, and museums.
2.
Public benefit
3
May not be used to substitute for or replace existing publicly funded programs.
4.
May not be used as sole means of support for existing programs.
5.
No discrimination.
6.
If there is any change in the project after funding has been approved, the Local Council must
Approve that change.
Local Criteria:
1
Benefit Community.
2:'
Fill Local need
3.
Applicant must be qualified.
4.
Must be financial need.
5.
Must be physically and financially accessible.
Local Priorities:
1
Local artists, humanists, scientists
2.
New Projects
3.
Involves the Community
4:'
Serves Many
5:
Population served fits the needs of the Community (Teens, Seniors, Children etc.)
6.`
Events take place within the Community.
Local Policies:
1.
Applicants are required to inform the council as to when and where the event will take place.
2.
Council has the'right to determine conditions for funds.
3.
Capital expenditures must be matched 2:1 by cash or services in kind (State Policy)
Questions to Applicant (Use back or sheet if necessary)
1.'
Would partial fundingbehelpful?
2.
Will you need continued support?
3.
4.
How will you market your project to reach the broadest range of people?
How the Council's funding?
will you publicly acknowledge
Applications are available at the Town Clerk's office or by sending a stamped self-addressed
envelope to: 6 Park Row, Mansfield, MA 02048 OR on-line @ www.massculturalcouncil orgacc html
Applications should be returned to the Town Clerk's office or mailed to the above address by
OCTOBER 15TH!
Members: Chairperson - Andrea Michch
Treasurer- Diane Giordano
Secretary - Dianne Scarchilli
Carolyn Conway, Veronica Gagnon, Shirley Amoroso
For questions or membership information, please contact, Andrea Micheh @ (508)339-2834