MATTAPOISETT — The town’s Cultural Council cseeks grant proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs until Oct. 15.

Grants are available for exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.

This year, Mattapoisett Cultural Council will distribute about $9,800 in grants. The Cultural Council is now accepting online applications at www.mass-culture.org/. Paper
applications will not be accepted.

Applicants are encouraged to review local funding priorities at http://www.mass-culture.org/Mattapoisett# . Questions may be addressed to MattapoisettLCC@gmail.com.

Mattapoisett Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all cities and towns in the Commonwealth.

Mattapoisett Cultural Council’s available funding is enhanced by the Board of Selectmen’s support for and annual town meeting approval of municipal funding for local cultural endeavors.