Subject: Youth Development, Reading, Literacy, Community Development, Education
Deadline: Jan 28, 2015
“The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The Big Read provides organizations with grants and comprehensive resources that support their efforts to inspire their community to read and discuss a single book or the work of a poet. The Big Read is managed by Arts Midwest.
The Big Read supports organizations across the country in developing community-wide reading programs which encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences. These programs include activities such as author readings, book discussions, panel discussions, lectures, art exhibits, film series, music or dance events, theatrical performances, and other events and activities related to the community’s chosen book or poet.
Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read receive a grant, access to online training resources and opportunities, and educational and promotional materials designed to support widespread community involvement.”
Funder: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
Eligibility: “An applicant organization must: Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; a division of state, local, or tribal government; or a tax-exempt public library located within the United States or its territories. 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.”
Amount: $2,500 – $20,000.
Contact: Link.
