64 Utah museums are awarded grants

Sixty-four Utah museums, big and small, from Logan to St. George, have received grants from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums.

Awarded amounts range from $1,000-$6,000, depending on size and need.

The sum allotted to the 64 museums totals just over $250,000.

The money awarded to these museums goes toward development and project support.

"We are happy to distribute these funds to help continue the tradition of Utah's museums. For many of our smaller applicants, these grants are crucial to the maintenance of operation," said Claudette Eastman, chairwoman of the Office of Museum Services board in a press release.

Although a matching of funds received is ideal, matching is not required to receive a grant, which is beneficial to smaller museums.

"Often grants allow museums to operate for another season, preserve treasures found hidden in collections, or to complete an educational project," Eastman said.

The funding also helps with building repair, education programs, technology updates, and archiving processes.

— Jennie Nicholls