Natick Historical Society Awarded Arts & Culture Grant from Foundation for MetroWest

The Natick Historical Society (NHS) has been awarded a $12,500 grant from the Foundation for MetroWest Fund for Arts and Culture. The grant will help the NHS establish a paid internship program for high school (2), college (1), and graduate (1) level students to begin in the summer of 2023. The paid internship program is part of an NHS initiative to make entry-level experiences in public history and museums more equitable and accessible. Information about the internship program and how to apply will be released this spring.

Of the 42 applications for Arts & Culture grants (a 45% increase from last year), the Foundation for MetroWest awarded grants to 18 organizations. Support from the Foundation totaled $125,000 to organizations focused on arts education, performance, exhibit and gallery programming, historic preservation, and cultural community building.

The Foundation for MetroWest is a community foundation that improves the quality of life in 30+ MetroWest communities. Since 1995, the Foundation has provided financial and educational resources to local nonprofit organizations, sharing essential data about the region to inform decisions and partnering with donors to help guide and align their giving with the areas of greatest need in the community. The Foundation is supported by various businesses, individuals, and other philanthropic organizations—currently, the Foundation stewards more than $30 million in charitable assets for immediate needs and future impact.