[Essex County Community Foundation](https://www.eccf.org)

Rolling (applications accepted on an ongoing basis)

Not specified; varies by project and fund availability.

Supports individual artists and creative makers in Essex County, MA to complete projects and advance their creative work.

Applicants may submit only one proposal to one Creative County Initiative grant program per calendar year.

--- ## Description The Creative County Initiative Last Mile Fund is a competitive grant program administered by the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF). The fund is designed to support individual artists and creative makers who are based in or working within Essex County, Massachusetts. Its purpose is to help artists complete projects, advance their creative work, and contribute to the region’s cultural landscape. This initiative is part of ECCF’s broader mission to foster a vibrant and sustainable creative community in Essex County. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (no fixed deadline). --- ## Funding Amount - The specific award size is not detailed in the available materials. - Funding varies depending on project needs and fund availability. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individual artists and creative makers. - Applicants must be based in or working within Essex County, Massachusetts. - Only one proposal may be submitted to one Creative County Initiative (CCI) grant program per calendar year (e.g., you may not apply to both the Last Mile Fund and another CCI grant in the same year). - Additional eligibility specifics (such as fiscal sponsorship or residency requirements) should be confirmed directly in the application form. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via an online form. - [Access the application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR6JYrpNJH5h8NvLlKvtZcPEPbIZtsy5MPrvUU4ysSIYzQCg/viewform). - Review the application form for: - Specific eligibility definitions - Required materials (work samples, CV, project description) - Selection criteria and review process - Reporting requirements post-award - Applicants are encouraged to contact ECCF for clarification if needed. --- ## Additional Information - This fund is part of the ECCF’s Creative County Initiative, which offers several grant programs for artists and creative makers in Essex County. - If you apply to this program, you cannot apply to other CCI grant programs (such as the ALAANA Artist Grant or Special Projects Grant) in the same calendar year. - For general grant policies, privacy, and terms, refer to the [ECCF grant page](https://www.eccf.org/nonprofits-grants/apply-for-a-grant/). --- ## External Links - [ECCF Grant Programs Overview](https://www.eccf.org/nonprofits-grants/apply-for-a-grant/) - [Applicant Login Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=eccf) - [Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR6JYrpNJH5h8NvLlKvtZcPEPbIZtsy5MPrvUU4ysSIYzQCg/viewform) - [ECCF Privacy Policy](https://www.eccf.org/privacy/) - [ECCF Terms of Service](https://www.eccf.org/terms-of-service/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------| | Amy Moran Lowe | Vice President of Programs | [a.lowe@eccf.org](mailto:a.lowe@eccf.org) | 978.777.8876 Ext. 138 | | ECCF General Office | — | [info@eccf.org](mailto:info@eccf.org) | (978) 777-8876 | | ECCF Address | — | — | 500 Cummings Center, Suite 5450, Beverly, MA 01915 | ---

Creative County Initiative Last Mile Fund

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