The NEA Big Read welcomes applications from a variety of eligible organizations, including first-time applicants; organizations serving communities of all sizes, including rural and urban areas; and organizations with small, medium or large operating budgets.
Donor Name: Arts Midwest
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/18/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $20,000
Grant Duration: 10 months
Details:
An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read annually provides support to selected nonprofit organizations around the country to host dynamic community-wide reading programs. Each awarded organization works in collaboration with local community partners to develop and conduct engaging virtual and/or in-person events and activities.
Each NEA Big Read program includes: a kick-off event to mark the start of the program; book discussions; events inspired by the content and themes from the book; and projects that engage the community and/or respond creatively to the book. Collectively, events and programming will: reach a variety of audiences; be held in a variety of spaces; when possible, encourage community participants to engage with one another and/or the book; and span a timeframe that makes sense for the community (as short as a week or as long as several months) within the programming period of September 2023 through June 2024.
Funding Information
Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 each.
Grant Period
Arts Midwest is currently accepting applications for events occurring between September 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a 501c3 nonprofit; a division of state, local, or tribal government; or a tax-exempt public library.
- Be located in the U.S. and the Native nations that share this geography.
- Agree to acknowledge Arts Midwest and the National Endowment for the Arts in all programs and press materials related to funded engagements.
- Have a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) via SAM.gov (free to acquire).
- Comply with Federal eligibility requirements
Examples of eligible applicants include:
- Arts centers, arts councils, and arts organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Libraries and literary centers
- Community service organizations, environmental organizations, and faith-based organizations
- Museums and historical societies
- School districts and local education agencies
- Tribal governments and non-profits
For more information, visit Arts Big Read Grant.
