Application Process

The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment.  

Approximately 75 organizations in communities of varying sizes across the country will be selected to participate in The Big Read from September 2010 through June 2011.

The application deadline has now passed for 2010-2011 programming.  Please sign up for our email list to receive information about The Big Read.

Changes to the 2010-2011 Big Read Programming   Grants will be more competitive. This year there will be approximately 75 awards made. The Big Read is going green. Although printed educational and promotional materials will be provided in limited quantities, grantees will be encouraged to access the materials online. Orientation has moved online. The same helpful information will be delivered through webinars, video conferences, and online forums.

 

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