Approximately 75 organizations will be selected for grants from $5,000 to $15,000

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.  The Big Read annually supports approximately 75 dynamic community reading programs, each designed around a single NEA Big Read selection. Organizations selected to participate in NEA Big Read receive a grant, access to online training resources and opportunities, digital resources, and promotional materials designed to support widespread community involvement. The application deadline is January 24, 2019.   Learn more and apply!