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Opportunity: SHARP Grants

Aritistic Discipline: Cultural, Words

We’re excited to announce three new grant opportunities supporting the recovery of our sector. These grants will support Washington State colleges, universities, and volunteer-run nonprofit organizations that provide humanities programming, and that are responding to or recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are funded by the American Rescue Plan via the National Endowment for the Humanities.

SHARP General Operating Support Grants for Volunteer-Run Organizations are intended for humanities-focused organizations with an all-volunteer staff that have a track record of humanities programming and have been adversely impacted by the pandemic.

  • Award size: Up to $7,500. No matching required.
  • Purpose: General operating expenses and/or specific humanities projects.
  • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations registered in Washington, including those affiliated with tribal organizations.

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SHARP Project Support Grants for Volunteer-Run Organizations are intended for organizations with all-volunteer staff that have been adversely impacted by the pandemic. These grants award up to $7,500 to support statewide access to public humanities presentations and events.

  • Award size: Up to $7,500. No matching required.
  • Purpose: Specific public-facing humanities projects or programs.
  • Eligibility: Volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organizations registered in Washington, including those affiliated with tribal organizations.

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SHARP Project Support Grants for Colleges and Universities. These grants are intended for college and university departments and programs to mount public-facing projects that help communities respond to and recover from the effects of the pandemic.

  • Award size: Up to $10,000. No matching required.
  • Purpose: Specific public-facing humanities projects or programs.
  • Eligibility: Accredited public and 501(c)(3) institutions of higher education (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1001) registered in Washington State.

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More details about SHARP Grants for Volunteer-Run Organizations and Colleges and Universities:

  • Application priorities: Organizations led by and serving underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Application length: We anticipate it will take organizations less than 45 minutes to complete.
  • Application review: A panel of independent reviewers from across the state will review applications after the application deadline.
  • Deadlines: The application deadline is November 4. Applications may be submitted at any time between October 11 and November 4.
  • Notification timeline: Applicants will be notified of the status of their applications December 14.
  • Other requirements: As required by federal guidelines, make sure your organization has a DUNS number. Register early, as it can take several weeks to receive it. While not required to apply, funds cannot be disbursed without a DUNS number.

SHARP Grant Guidelines for Volunteer-Run Organizations
SHARP Project Support Grant Guidelines for Colleges and Universities

Questions? Email us at grants@humanities.org

Expires: November 4, 2021