Humanities New York (HNY) is honored to provide HNY SHARP Recovery Grants to cultural organizations facing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic. Funding for this grant is provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.
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HNY SHARP funds will be distributed in two (2) rounds:
1. HNY SHARP OPERATING GRANTS of up to $20,000 (not to exceed 10% of an organization’s budget) are available to nonprofit cultural organizations that are based in and serve New York State. The review committee will determine the award amount according to the priorities described below.
HNY SHARP Operating Grants are intended to help cultural nonprofit organizations recover from financial hardship resulting from the pandemic. Funds may be used to cover day-to-day activities or ongoing expenses such as staff salaries, utilities, office supplies, etc., as well as for humanities programming and professional development.
DEADLINES & NOTIFICATIONS
- Application will open Monday, June 7, 2021.
- Apply by end of day Friday, July 9, 2021.
- Decisions will be communicated by Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
ELIGIBILITY
- Humanities organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that are based in and serve New York State are eligible to apply.
- HNY welcomes submissions from both first-time applicants and past or current grantees.
- The following groups are not eligible to apply for an HNY SHARP Operating Grant:
- Organizations with annual operating expenses of more than $5 million.
- Fiscally-sponsored groups or advocacy organizations.
- Organizations whose mission is the creation or performance of art.
PRIORITIES
- HNY strives to distribute funding equitably around the state.
- HNY will prioritize support to organizations that:
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- serve and are led by members of communities traditionally underresourced in the humanities.
- that promote diversity and inclusion in humanities programming.
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2. HNY SHARP ACTION GRANTS of up to $20,000 ($1,500 to $10,000) are implementation grants for public-facing humanities projects that encourage audiences to reflect on their values, explore new ideas, and engage with others in their community. These grants aim to actively engage audiences through creative programming formats, including workshops, roundtables, panel discussions, exhibits, podcasts, and interactive digital platforms.
HNY SHARP Action Grants are intended to help not-for-profit groups that have experienced financial hardship resulting from the pandemic continue to provide humanities programming to their communities.
DEADLINES & NOTIFICATIONS
- Application will open Monday, August 2, 2021.
- Apply by end of day Friday, October 1, 2021.
- Decisions will be communicated by Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
ELIGIBILITY
- Organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that are based in and serve New York State, including accredited institutions of higher education; state and local government agencies; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible to apply.
- HNY welcomes submissions from both first-time applicants and past or current grantees.
- HNY SHARP Operating Grant recipients may apply for an HNY SHARP Action Grant. The combined HNY SHARP Operating and Action Grant awards, however, may not exceed $20,000.
- The following groups are not eligible to apply for an HNY SHARP Action Grant:
- Fiscally-sponsored groups or advocacy organizations.
- Current Action Grantees with projects that will not be completed by November 30, 2021.
PRIORITIES
- HNY strives to distribute funding equitably around the state.
- HNY will prioritize support to organizations that:
- serve and are led by members of communities traditionally underresourced in the humanities
- that promote diversity and inclusion in humanities programming.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for an HNY SHARP grant, register through the Grant Portal, where you can also resume an application, view your awards, or submit final reports. For assistance, make an appointment with our grants team using the calendar on this page, or email [email protected]
