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1. What does the Dover Cultural Council (DCC) do?

The DCC annually awards grants that bring cultural enrichment to Dover residents through performances, exhibits, education programs, and demonstrations. These grants are intended to enhance the quality of life and contribute to the cultural vitality of Dover.

2. Where does the money come from?

All Dover Cultural Council (DCC) funds originate from legislatively appropriated state funds that are allocated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) to Local Cultural Councils (LCC). Grant funds are reimbursed to award recipients after the successful completion of their program.

3. Who can apply for grants?

Any individual or non-profit organization is eligible to apply directly to the Dover Cultural Council (DCC) for a Local Cultural Councils (LCC) grant, or to the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) for any of the state agency’s numerous other cultural grant programs.

4. What is the average size of Local Cultural Councils (LCC) grant awards?

The size of grant awards depends on the annual funding allocation that the Dover Cultural Council has received from the state Massachusetts Cultural Councils, as well as, the number and quality of LCC applications received during a given year . Grants awarded in recent years have ranged from $100 to $800, with the average being around $300.

5. Where do I get an application?

Applications for Local Cultural Councils (LCC) grants are available from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC)’s website. This website also provides LCC grant guidelines, the ability to prepare an LCC application online, as well as information about all of the other grant programs offered by the MCC.

6. When do I find out if my grant has been approved?

Depending on the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) determined application schedule, award notification and denial letters are sent two to three months following the deadline, as determined by the MCC. In recent years, the application deadline was mid-October, and notification letters were sent out in December and January.

7. How can I become involved with the Dover Cultural Council (DCC)?

Anyone who is interested in working with the DCC or becoming a member, should contact any of the current DCC members, or a member of the Dover Board of Selectmen.