Purpose of Local and Regional Cultural Councils

The purpose of the local and regional cultural councils is to support public programs that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in communities across the Commonwealth. Local decision-making is an integral element of this system. Local councils have the right and responsibility to award grants that address cultural needs specific to their communities, and can decide how to distribute funds as long as the state policies outlined in 962 CMR 2.00 and supplementary guidelines are followed.