NEA The Big Read Grant Application Information

Application Process

75 organizations in communities of varying sizes across the country will be selected to participate in The Big Read from September 2012 through June 2013.

Applicant organizations for The Big Read must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; a division of state, local, or tribal government; or a tax-exempt public library. Eligible applicants include such organizations as literary centers, libraries, museums, colleges and universities, art centers, historical societies, arts councils, tribal governments, humanities councils, literary festivals, and arts organizations.

Community organizations participating in The Big Read develop and produce a well-planned, well-attended, community-wide read with innovative, diverse programming, and widespread community involvement and participation. Activities last approximately one month and focus on one book or poet from The Big Read Library.

Questions about the application process?
Contact Arts Midwest at 612.238.8010 or TheBigRead@artsmidwest.org.