Help For Cultural Groups After Hurricane Sandy
$1,000 Grants Now Available

November 2012, New York, NY – When New York was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy late last month many of the state’s cultural organizations sustained major damage: libraries lost collections, historic sites were compromised, and museums were forced to close their doors for extensive clean up. To assist in the recovery efforts for these important community assets, the New York Council for the Humanities is offering grants of up to $1000 to defray salary and overtime costs for staff members working on storm related clean up.

Eligibility
Any New York State cultural groups whose buildings or collections were affected by Sandy is eligible to apply. “We have chosen this focus because we know that the most valuable, and often under-supported, resource these organizations have is their dedicated staff members.” says Executive Director, Sara Ogger. “Moreover, while insurance and FEMA funds are available for direct hurricane damage, and volunteers are stepping up to provide manpower, the professional staffs of these organizations will have to put in many extra hours to oversee the clean up and reopening of their institutions.” Organizations that have already received Council grant support in 2012 may also apply.

How to Apply
Applications for these special grants will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 31, 2012 with notification within four weeks of the receipt of an application. For more information and the short application form are available at www.nyhumanities.org/grants/recovery12.php.

We hope you and your colleagues have been spared by this storm, but if not, we're here to help. Best, Jane, Lauren and Kate Grant Staff at the New York Council for the Humanities grants@nyhumanities.org

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