The Mattapoisett Cultural Council seeks grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities and science programs. These grants support a variety of artistic projects and activities in and around Mattapoisett, including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residents or performances in schools, workshops and lectures. The Mattapoisett Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils in the Commonwealth, the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation.

This year, the Mattapoisett Cultural Council will distribute about $4,300 in grants. In the past, the Council has funded Young People’s Concerts by the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, theatrical programs for children at the Mattapoisett Library, and programs for adults at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging, among others.

Guidelines, application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org/Mattapoisett. Questions may be addressed to MattapoisettLCC@gmail.com. Application forms are available at the Mattapoisett Library.

Grant applications must be postmarked no later than Oct. 15.