Westford Museum Receives SHARP Grant For Coronavirus Response

WESTFORD, MA — The Westford Museum is one of 90 organizations in Massachusetts that have been awarded Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan (SHARP) grants to support the response and recovery of the cultural sector, according to Mass Humanities

The funding, which is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities, totals nearly $1 million and will provide emergency funding to the smallest organizations, including local museums, historical societies, and historic sites.

“The SHARP grants are another significant step in the journey to sustain the humanities at the local level,” said Brian Boyles, Executive Director of Mass Humanities, in a statement. “As we continue to combat COVID-19, these funds will save jobs, build capacity, and allow organizations to develop new programs to serve their communities.”

Mass Humanities received funding requests from over 140 organizations and grants of up to $15,000 were provided to retain or recruit staff, replace lost revenue, and rebuild audiences. The SHARP grants bring the total amount awarded to organizations The SHARP grants conclude a year in which Mass Humanities awarded more than $1.7 million to 240 local organizations..

Organizations interested in applying for future grants should follow Mass Humanities on social media @masshumanities and visit their website.