| Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Adams Arts Program?
The John and Abigail Adams Arts Program fosters and promotes the use of cultural assets as an economic development tool. The goal of the program is to maximize the economic impact of the cultural sector in Massachusetts by funding initiatives that connect artists and cultural organizations to local and state economic development efforts, nurture new arts and cultural enterprise development, raise awareness of the Commonwealth’s cultural products, and increase arts and cultural visitors to the state.
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What kinds of projects will the Adams Arts Program support?
There are two grant categories: Planning and Implementation. In both categories,
the MCC is interested in cultural economic development projects
that require seed funding to:
- Produce new revenue
- Create or enhance jobs
- Revitalize communities
- Stimulate increased participation and engagement in cultural activities by residents and visitors
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Who is eligible to apply?
Organizations eligible for funding include:
- Not-for-profit entities based or incorporated in Massachusetts under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code
- Public sector entities
Partnerships among organizations that share cultural economic development
goals are strongly encouraged. One of the partners must be a cultural
organization incorporated in Massachusetts. Partners may include:
Applications from individual cultural organizations will be considered for funding if they have conceived of a cultural economic development idea that is clearly beyond the scope of their usual operations.
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How much money can I receive through the Adams Arts Program?
Planning Grants: Up to $10,000.
Implementation Grants: Up to $100,000 per year.
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Is there a matching requirement?
Yes.
Planning Grants: Grants must be matched in cash on a
1:4 basis. That is, for every MCC dollar, the applicant must raise $0.25.
The match must be secured by the time of application.
Implementation Grants: Grants must be matched on at least
a 1:1 basis. 80 percent of the match must be in cash and 20 percent may be in-kind support.
Matching funds must be secured by the end of the funding period.
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What is the funding period?
Planning Grants: January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
Implementation Grants:
For a one-year grant: January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
For a two-year grant: January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2011
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When is the application deadline?
| Intent to apply |
Planning and
Implementation Grants |
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 |
| Draft application (Implementation Grants only) |
Returning Applicants |
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 |
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New Applicants |
Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 |
| Final application deadline |
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Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 |
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Where do I find the guidelines?
They are available online: Planning Grants and Implementation Grants.
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How will the application and grant approval process work?
This depends on the category you are submitting an application under.
Planning grants: An internal team of program and executive
staff at MCC reviews the applications. Funding recommendations are made
to the MCC board who make all final award decisions. Implementation
grants: Applications are reviewed by the Adams Advisory Committee,
an independent group of peers comprising cultural and economic development
professionals, including one or more members of the MCC board. Based on
the Committee’s recommendations, the MCC board makes all final award decisions.
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Who can I contact for more information?
Please contact Meri Jenkins,
Program Director, or Christina
Hogan, Program Coordinator, at 617-727-3668.
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