National Endowment for the Arts – The Big Read

Purpose: Community organizations participating in the Big Read develop and produce reading programs that encourage reading and participation by diverse local audiences. These programs include activities such as author readings, book discussions, art exhibits, lectures, film series, music or dance events, theatrical performances, panel discussions, and other events and activities related to the community's chosen book or poet. Activities must focus on a book or poet from the Big Read Library. Previous grantees must select a different reading choice from their previous programming. The program is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to develop reading programs between September 2013 and June 2014. Organizations selected to participate receive a grant, educational and promotional materials, and access to online training resources and opportunities. Approximately 75 organizations will be selected from communities of varying size in the U.S.

Eligibility: Public School, Private School, Other

Amount available per project: $2,500.00 - $20,000.00

Deadline for HISD Intent to Submit form: One week before deadline to funding agency.

Deadline for Applications to Funding Agency: February 5, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. CST

An Intent to Submit form must be completed and sent to the Office of Community Development in order to apply for any grant for Humble ISD. Please contact Adrianne Holmes at the Office of Community Development at 281-641-8141 for more information.

Link to opportunity:   http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php

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