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There are two different grant programs, each with its own timeline. 
The Local Cultural Council grants and the Helen Ellis Charitable Trust grants.

Local Cultural Council Grants
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Helen Ellis Charitable Trust Grants


Local Cultural Council Grants
2007-2008 Timeline:

Applications will be available Friday September 14, 2006 and must be submitted or postmarked by Monday October 15, 2007. Notification of disapproved applications preliminary approvals by November 21, final approval by January 15, 2007.

Programs should be scheduled to begin anytime after January 15, and must be completed by December 31, 2008.

Where to get applications:

Applications are available online here and can also be picked up at the Town Hall and the Public Library.

The following information and forms are needed to complete your application:

There are two possible applications - the LCC and the PASS. PASS is limited to schools - see Frequently Asked Questions. Both the LCC and PASS applications are in both PDF and Word format. See IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT USING PDFs

The LCC form is available in both PDF and Word format. NOTE: to use the PDF form you must have an Acrobat Reader. This can be downloaded for free from Adobe.

Detailed information and guidelines for Westport can be found here.

More information about Westport priorities is found here:

Frequently Asked Questions about the Westport LCC applications and grants

Applications forms:

LCC Application and forms
PASS Application and forms

Where to return applications:

Applications can be mailed to the Westport Cultural Council, Westport Town Hall, Westport, MA 02790. If mailed, they must be postmarked by Monday October 15, 2007. If hand delivered to the Town Hall or the Library, they must be received by Monday October 15, 2007 at 4:00PM. Late applications will not be accepted.

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Helen Ellis Charitable Trust Grants
2008 - 2009 Timeline:

Applications will be available Friday February 1, 2008 and must be submitted by Friday March 7, 2008. If mailed, they must be postmarked by Friday March 7, 2008. If hand delivered, they can go to either the Town Hall or the Library and they must be received by the same date at 4:00PM when both places close. Late applications will not be accepted.

Notification will be by April 15, 2008. Programs can be scheduled to begin anytime after May 1, 2008 and must be completed by April 1, 2009.

Where to get applications:
Applications are available online here and can also be picked up at the Town Hall clerk’s office and the Public Library.
The following will be available useful to you in planning future submissions:

Frequently Asked Questions about the Helen Ellis Charitable Trust awards process. This explains the priorities for the 2008-2009 Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust awards process. Be sure to read this! It contains essential information that will help you complete a more successful proposal.

Application to download in Word
By clicking on 'Application' the file will open. You can then save this file and complete the application on your computer. Print it out, add the requested materials including letters of support, and make the 6 copies as required.

Application Instructions and Selection Criteria to download in Word
This is detailed guidance to help you in completing the application. We began using criteria for selection last year and found it helpful. We are providing more detail so that applicants will know our process for making decisions.

Performance and Exhibit Spaces in Central Village
This links to 'Venues' on our website. It includes information about venues in Central Village and names of other locations in Westport where cultural events have been held
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Some of the venues include descriptions, photographs and contact people for locations that you might consider for your proposed activity. This listing will be updated as information is compiled.


Questions? Please call Barbara Bates, Coordinator of the Helen Ellis grant program of the Westport Cultural Council, at 508-636-7315

How and where to return applications:
Seven copies of your completed application can either be mailed or hand delivered. The mailing address is: Westport Cultural Council, Westport Town Hall, Westport, MA 02790. If mailed, they must be postmarked by Friday March 7, 2008. If hand delivered, they can go to either the Town Hall or the Library and they must be received by the same date at 4:00PM when both places close. Late applications will not be accepted.

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This page was last updated on 28 January 2008

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