Grant Opportunity: Civic Engagement Through Literature
Have you heard of the NEA Big Read? Studies show that reading for pleasure heightens empathy, makes us more active and aware citizens, and, according to a new study in The Guardian, bridges an ever-increasing partisan divide. The NEA Big Read is an initiative that supports approximately 75 community reading programs every year, each designed around a single book in the NEA Big Read library, with themes such as racism, immigration, multiculturalism, work, art, family relationships, and surviving an apocalypse. Grants range from $5,000-$20,000. Eligible applicants include arts centers, housing authorities, community organizations, historical societies, environmental organizations, trade associations, faith-based organizations, museums, school districts, and tribal governments. Grantees are provided with resources, outreach materials, and training on various aspects such as working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and leading book discussions and Q&As.Guidelines for 2017-18 are now available. Join us for a public webinar about the books on November 16th, at 3 pm ET.
Grant Opportunity: Civic Engagement Through Literature<https://www.arts.gov/news/2016/2017-18-nea-big-read-guidelines-now-available>
Have you heard of the NEA Big Read <http://neabigread.org/ >? Studies show that reading for pleasure heightens empathy, makes us more active and aware citizens, and, according to a new study in The Guardian, bridges an ever-increasing partisan divide. < https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/oct/12/goodreads-study-books-bridge-political-divide-america?CMP=share_btn_link> The NEA Big Read is an initiative that supports approximately 75 community reading programs every year, each designed around a single book in the NEA Big Read library, with themes such as racism, immigration, multiculturalism, work, art, family relationships, and surviving an apocalypse. Grants range from $5,000-$20,000. Eligible applicants include arts centers, housing authorities, community organizations, historical societies, environmental organizations, trade associations, faith-based organizations, museums, school districts, and tribal governments. Grantees are provided with resources, outreach materials, and training on various aspects such as working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and leading book discussions and Q&As.Guidelines for 2017-18 are now available. <http://neabigread.org/grantsfaq.php> Join us for a public webinar about the books on November 16th, at 3 pm ET.<https://www.arts.gov/event/2016/nea-big-read-november-2016-webinar>
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