Janet Malser Humanities Trust – Deadline April 1

The Janet Malser Humanities Trust is currently accepting applications for the 2026 grant cycle. Ms. Malser set up the charitable Trust in order to support the arts and humanities, community service and conservation in the towns of Dudley, Oxford, and Webster. Trustees make awards annually to verified tax-exempt organizations meeting the charitable purposes of the Trust. Prior recipients are encouraged to apply and are eligible as long as proper follow up status reports have been filed.

The causes for which funding will be considered include: “the restoration and preservation of historic sites; the furtherance of art and music in the schools, both public and private; public concerts with an emphasis on classical music; the improvement and growth of public libraries; the support of church work aiding the indigent, homeless, aging citizens and needy children; beautification through planting and the preservation of park areas and cemeteries; the improvement of service and equipment at the Hubbard Regional Hospital (now UMASS Memorial Health), and the environmental protection of Webster Lake.”

Any questions should be addressed to [email protected].

Applications and additional instructions including filing final reports are available at www.janetmalsertrust.org.  All applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.