The Millbury Cultural Council recently received a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council worth $5,400, the most extensive cultural funding system of its kind in the nation.
This grassroots network provides funding to every Massachusetts municipality through 329 local cultural councils and 2,500 volunteer members.
"These grant programs are truly beneficial to the local projects that make residents proud to be a part of their town," said Senator Augustus (D-Worcester) in a recent press release. "With the Asa Waters Mansion, among many other cultural and historical assets, I am pleased to see the Millbury Cultural Council received this grant to continue programs promoting social activities as well as cultural education and awareness."
"These grants make a small amount of money go along way," said Rep. Paul Frost (RAuburn). "The Millbury Cultural Council efficiently uses these funds to enrich residents and build community from the grassroots up."
The MCC is accepting grant applications from schools, local organizations and individuals for the funding of community cultural activities in the arts, sciences and humanities. Applications may be found at www.mass-culture.org/lcc.
All applications must be postmarked and sent to the Cultural Council, Millbury Town Hall, 127 Elm St., Millbury, MA 01527 by Oct. 15.