State Awards Cultural Grants to Seekonk Area Communities

Representative Steven S. Howitt announced today that grants totaling $16,830 have been awarded to cultural organizations, schools, and communities in his district by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), according to a press release issued by his office staff.

Representative Howitt said that these grants support a variety of cultural activities that benefit local residents, reads the announcements. The announcement was made as part of a statewide funding program by the MCC.

“I’m pleased to announce this new state support for the arts, humanities, and sciences in Massachusetts,” Representative Howitt said. “MCC grants help to ensure that these rich cultural resources in my district and across the Commonwealth are accessible to our citizens today, and remain strong and healthy for future generations.”

The grants were part of MCC’s $6.5 million statewide investment in the nonprofit cultural sector.

The agency announced allocations for local grants:

Norton Cultural Council:         $4,770

Rehoboth Cultural Council:     $3,870

Seekonk Cultural Council:       $3,870

Swansea Cultural Council:      $4,320

About the Massachusetts Cultural Council

The MCC is a state agency supporting the arts, sciences, and humanities, to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts and its communities. It pursues its mission through a combination of grants, services, and advocacy for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists. MCC's total budget for the current fiscal year is $10 million, which includes annual grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and other sources. For more information, please visit www.massculturalcouncil.org .