[Michlib-l] Fwd: Big Read Grant Opportunity

[BiggThomas, Deb (MDE)]

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Deb Biggs Thomas
Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator
Library of Michigan
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From: "VanDyke, Lynnette (MDE)" <VanDykeL at michigan.gov<mailto:VanDykeL at michigan.gov>>
Date: December 3, 2013, 12:56:15 PM EST
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Subject: Big Read Grant Opportunity

Big Read
Type:

Foundations<http://www.grantsalert.com/grants/Foundations>

Source:

Arts Midwest

Program:

Big Read

Eligibility:

Applicant organizations for The Big Read must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; a division of state, local, or tribal government; or a tax-exempt public library. Eligible applicants include organizations such as literary centers, libraries, museums, colleges and universities, art centers, historical societies, arts councils, tribal governments, humanities councils, literary festivals, and arts organizations. Note: K-12 schools, school districts, boards of education, or other school governing bodies, whether public or private, are not eligible applicants, but may partner with eligible applicants.


Purpose:

He Big Read Is A Program Of The National Endowment For The Arts (NEA) Designed To Restore Reading To The Center Of American Culture. Managed By Arts Midwest, The Big Read Provides Competitive Grants To Support Innovative Reading Programs In Selected Communities.

Through The Big Read, Selected Communities Come Together To Read, Discuss, And Celebrate One Of 36 Selections From U.S. And World Literature. In Addition, The Big Read Provides Comprehensive Information About The Authors And Their Works In The Our Books Section Of The Big Read Website.

Big Read Grantees Comprise A Variety Of Not-for-profit Organizations, Including But Not Limited To Arts, Culture, And Science Organizations; Boys & Girls Clubs; Colleges And Universities; Festivals; Foundations; Libraries; Media Outlets; Municipalities; And YMCAs. Each Community's Big Read Includes A Kick-off Event To Launch The Program; Activities Devoted Specifically To Its Big Read Selection (e.g., Panel Discussions, Lectures, Public Readings); Events Using The Book As A Point Of Departure (e.g., Film Screenings, Theatrical Readings, Exhibits); And Book Discussions In Diverse Locations Aimed At A Wide Range Of Audiences.

Including The 2013-2014 Grants, The NEA Has Funded More Than 1,100 Big Read Programs, Providing More Than $15 Million In Grants. In Addition, As Of August 2012, Organizations Have Leveraged More Than $29 Million In Local Funding To Support Their Big Read Programs.

Deadline:

01-28-2014

Award Min:

$2,500.00

Award Max:

$20,000.00

Quantity:

Unknown

Period:

One year.

Additional
Information:

Questions about the application process?
Contact Arts Midwest at 612.238.8010 or TheBigRead at artsmidwest.org<mailto:TheBigRead at artsmidwest.org>.

Website:

Website<http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php>




Lynnette

Lynnette Van Dyke
Curriculum and Instruction Education Specialist and Research Consultant
Office of Education Improvement and Innovation
Michigan Department of Education
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