NEA Big Read Applications Open

And now a word from DPI's Ben Miller posted before the holidays:

"Sharing a library related news release from DPI ConnectEd. This is a fantastic opportunity for public and school library collaborations in communities throughout Wisconsin.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022-23 National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program.

The NEA Big Read is a community engagement opportunity with grants of up to $20,000 for community-wide reading programs (in-person and/or virtual). Organizations can select one of 15 available books. Visit https://www.artsmidwest.org/programs/neabigread/books for more information and descriptions of the books.

Eligible organizations include school districts, libraries, art organizations, humanities councils, community service organizations, institutions of higher education, literary centers, theater companies, museums, tribal governments, and more.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 26, 2022. For more information on the program and the application process, visit https://www.artsmidwest.org/programs/neabigread/application-process.

The Library Services Team maintains a list of current grant opportunities and sources to check for possible grant funding."

Ben Miller