The specific individuals you are hoping to attract to attend or participate in a project. These individuals may be defined by age, economic status, geographic location, interests, etc.

Project supplies that are consumable. For example: art supplies such as paint, paper, canvas, etc. However, food and beverages are not eligible for LCC funding and should not be included under Supplies. Items or groups of items that have a life expectancy of over 3 years and a total cost of over $500 should be treated as Capital Expenses and should [..]

Local council funds may only be used to support activities that contribute to the cultural vitality of the community as a whole, rather than benefitting any private individual or group. However, this does not mean that a large crowd of people needs to participate in order to satisfy the public benefit requirement. For example, an artist working wit [..]

Types of learning that deal with human values and aspirations, human thought and culture, language, and creativity. Examples include, but are not limited to, history, social studies, philosophy, criticism, and literature.

In accordance with state law, local councils may not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, gender, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation or age, nor may they fund projects that discriminate on the basis of these attributes.

Local councils may choose to fund cultural field trips for children, grades pre-K through 12, by subsidizing the cost for children to attend off-site programs in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences (including performances, educational tours and exhibits). These grants were previously known as “PASS” grants.

Items, or group of items, that have a life expectancy of more than three years and a monetary value of more than $500. Examples include equipment, such as lighting or sound equipment, new construction or the renovation of a cultural facility. Applicants requesting funds for a Capital Expense must complete the Standard Application and Section B-Supp [..]

The creation of work in the crafts, performing, visual, media, folk, design, literary, and interdisciplinary arts. In addition, they also include the presentation and preservation of and education about works in these disciplines.

Includes pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools, whether public, non-profit, or religious.

Projects serving schoolchildren that take place during school hours and on school property.