Calling all artists & orgs — LCC grant applications due October 16th!
LCC Grant Deadline Soon
Deadline Thursday, October 16 at 11:59 PM
Calling all artists, educators, producers, and cultural organizations!
The Northampton Arts Council’s Local Cultural Council (LCC) grant cycle is open. We fund public-facing arts and cultural projects that benefit Northampton, Florence, and Leeds. If you’ve been dreaming up a concert, mural, workshop, film screening, zine fair, or school residency—this is for you.
Deadline: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11:59 PM
Typical grant range: $250–$2,000
Apply online: Button below
What we fund
Public arts & culture projects serving Northampton/FLO/Leeds audiences
Creative youth programs and school partnerships
Festivals, performances, exhibits, readings, film/media, and community workshops
Projects that expand cultural access and reflect our community’s diversity
Who can apply
Individual artists, teaching artists, culture bearers
Nonprofits, collectives, schools, and community groups
First-time applicants welcome!
Key dates
Application deadline: October 16, 2025
Award notifications: January 16, 2026
Project window: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Tips for a strong application
Make it public: Explain who can attend/participate in Northampton, Florence, or Leeds.
Access matters: Plan for accessibility (location, pricing, language, ADA, sensory needs).
Partners help: Letters or emails of support strengthen proposals.
Budget clearly: Show how funds will be used and list other support, if any.
Equity & inclusion: Share how your project reaches underrepresented communities.
Need help?
Info Session(s): Watch our live info session on YouTube
Questions: arts@northamptonma.gov or call 413-587-1069
Spread the word
Know someone planning a project? Forward this email.
¡También en Español!
¿Necesitas ayuda en español para presentar tu solicitud? Escríbenos a arts@northamptonma.gov y con gusto te ayudamos.
The Northampton Arts Council works to support and nurture the arts in the city of Northampton. The Council awards grants to artists and arts groups, utilizing both state and locally raised funds, and seeks to enhance public awareness of the arts. Its goals include maintaining and preserving the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Northampton, programming annual events of interest to the community such as First Night Northampton, Salsa in the Park, Transformance, the Silver Chord Bowl, and advocating on behalf of the arts community, among other initiatives. To find out more, visit: northamptonartscouncil.org
