Applications for 2007 are available by September 15, 2007 for the October 15, 2007 deadline. Please note our Chatham Cultural Council Guidelines below:   Amount Available for Granting This Year: $12,000 Funding Priorities: Local cultural enrichment for town of Chatham is our first priority. We encourage partnerships with other towns as long as Chatham residents benefit. Also please keep in mind that we do not fund the same project more than twice. Our annual Community Grant Writing and Guidelines Workshop sponsored by the Chatham Cultural Council was held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 10 to 12 in the Forgeron Room of the Eldredge Public Library. Its purpose was to inform the public about the partnership between the State Massachusetts Cultural Council and solicit ideas for funding. Most of the program was focused to assist organizations, individual artists, and educators in preparing applications. To see a selection of our past successful grant applications click here. Local Chatham Cultural Council Guidelines: For the grant applications due October 15, applicants are strongly urged to provide one original plus the number of review copies needed for the Council members (currently 12). This change will expedite the Council’s review process and save the time and cost of duplicating some 30-odd applications. Applications aimed to local schools must provide evidence that the applicant or applicant organization has contacted the school or teachers and provide name of this contact and letter of support.  In addition, events to be given to benefit the community of Chatham must include planning strategy for a specific venue.  ?     Also check for updates at the MCC