Representative Benson says state grants totaling $34,220 will go to schools and nonprofit cultural groups in this district
September 23, 2011
Boston, MA — Representative Benson announced today that grants totaling $34,220 have been awarded to cultural organizations, schools, and communities in her district by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). The grants support a variety of cultural activities that benefit local residents. The announcement was made as part of a statewide funding program by the MCC.
"These grants will help support the arts and education across the district," said Benson. "I am thrilled that the MCC recognized the important role our Cultural Councils and the awardees play in enriching our communities."
The grants were part of MCC's $6.5 million statewide investment in the nonprofit cultural sector. Local recipients awarded grants include the district's five Cultural Councils, as well as Arts Are Essential, Inc. and the Discover Museums, both in Acton. The grants came as part of the statewide Cultural Investment Portfolio and Local Cultural Council Programs.
The Cultural Investment Portfolio comprises 382 nonprofit arts, humanities, and science organizations across Massachusetts. These organizations connect children and adults to theatre, music, visual arts, and film; teach them about history, literature, and the natural environment; and introduce them to new languages and cultures.
Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) comprise the most extensive public cultural funding network in the nation. They provide funding to every Massachusetts city and town through 329 local councils and more than 2,300 volunteers. The councils support local arts and history, fund school field trips, and sponsor local concerts and exhibitions.
