Calling all artists, educators, producers, and cultural organizations!

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

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