{"id":391,"date":"2022-11-11T21:30:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T21:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/?page_id=391"},"modified":"2025-10-29T13:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:52:45","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/get-support\/nea-big-read\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<header  class=\"wp-block-hero top-block\" data-block-index=\"0\" style=\"z-index:5;\">\n\n        <div class=\"relative flex flex-col lg:grid bg-transparent lg:grid-cols-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"order-2 container-fluid lg:order-1\">\n      <div\n        class=\"w-full max-w-full lg:flex flex-col flex-no-wrap pt-6 pb-12 lg:min-h-[min(711px,70vh)]\">\n        <nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs uppercase text-sm my-4 text-dark-sky\">\n        <span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n    <\/nav>\n          <div class=\"flex-1 lg:flex flex-col justify-center items-start 2xl:max-w-[82%]\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"text-3xl sm:text-4xl md:text-5xl leading-none text-purple my-8 md:my-10 capitalize\">NEA Big Read FAQ<\/h1>\n                      \n                      <div class=\"text-xl text-dark-sky\">\n              <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The NEA Big Read is a grant of up to $20,000 to help bring communities together around the shared activity of reading and discussing the same book.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; 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bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"site-padding\">\n      <div class=\"main-col\">\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 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'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>NEA Big Read supports nonprofit and community organizations across the country in developing community-wide reading programs that encourage reading and participation by diverse audiences. These programs include activities such as author readings, book discussions, art exhibits, lectures, film series, music or dance events, theatrical performances, panel discussions, and other events and activities related to the community\u2019s chosen book. Activities focus on one book from the NEA Big Read library.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 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In addition, the National Endowment for the Arts offers online content for each reading selection.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to starting their projects,\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read grant recipients participate in a series of online activities to prepare them to host and promote the\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read in their communities. Online presentations include grant award management, strategies for hosting effective book discussions, and question-and-answer sessions featuring past\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read grantees and experts on a wide variety of topics.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read grantees also have access to a special website with resources to help them conduct a successful\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span> Big Read program and downloadable public relations templates and design elements. Grant recipients also receive publicity materials such as bookmarks.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 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'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>The list of books available for\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read programming changes each year and can be found in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NEA-Big-Read-Library-2026-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read library<\/a>. Applicants that have received an\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read grant in the past must choose a different reading selection from any previous awards.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  How are books selected for the NEA Big Read library?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Suggestions for new titles are collected from a wide variety of sources, including readers from around the country, as well as\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span> Big Read grantees, participants, and past Big Read panelists. The National Endowment for the Arts then seeks advice from additional readers, literary presenters, and community organizers nationwide to help narrow the list of suggestions based on criteria including the capacity to incite lively and deep discussion; the capacity to expand the range of voices, stories, and genres represented in our Big Read library; the capacity to interest lapsed and reluctant readers and\/or to challenge avid readers and introduce them to new voices; and the capacity to inspire innovative programming for communities.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  Who is eligible to apply for an NEA Big Read grant?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Applicant organizations for\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read must be a 501c3 nonprofit; a division of state, local, or tribal government; or a tax-exempt public library. Eligible applicants include organizations such as arts centers, arts councils, arts organizations, colleges and universities, community service organizations, environmental organizations, fairs and festivals, faith-based organizations, historical societies, housing authorities, humanities councils, libraries, literary centers, museums, theater companies, trade associations, and tribal governments.<\/p>\n<p>Local education agencies, school districts, and state and regional education agencies are also eligible applicants. We do not fund individual elementary or secondary schools\u2014charter, private, or public\u2014directly. Schools may participate as partners in projects for which another eligible organization applies. If a single school is also a local education agency, as is the case with some charter schools, the school may apply with documentation that supports its status as a local education agency.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  Is our organization eligible even though we\u2019re not located in the Midwest?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Absolutely. As an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest,\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read grants are open to organizations across the nation. Since the program\u2019s inception in 2006,\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read activities have reached every Congressional district in the country.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  Can individuals apply for NEA Big Read grant funding?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>No, applicants for\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read must be a 501\u00a9(3) nonprofit organization; a division of state, local, or tribal government; or a tax-exempt public library but there are many ways individuals can participate in, and\/or benefit from, the\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span> Big Read. You may get some ideas for books to read and recommend to friends or for a book club by perusing the books that are part of the <span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read program. You can find materials about each of the books at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arts.gov\/initiatives\/nea-big-read\">arts.gov<\/a>\u00a0that may include: author bios, book descriptions, discussion questions, podcasts, and blog posts.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wp-block-accordion py-11 sm:py-24 relative bg-white\" data-block-index=\"2\" style=\"z-index:3;\">\n\n      <div class=\"site-padding\">\n      <div class=\"main-col\">\n                  <h2\n            class=\"text-3xl sm:text-4xl leading-none sm:leading-snug font-light text-midnight mb-4\">Application Process<\/h2>\n                          <div class=\"prose mb-5 sm:mb-12\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"site-padding\">\n      <div class=\"main-col\">\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  When does the application open and when is the deadline?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Each October, Arts Midwest posts a new set of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/get-support\/nea-big-read\/#guidelines\">Guidelines and Application Instructions<\/a>\u00a0and opens the online application. Applications are due at the end of January. Award notifications occur in April and organizations conduct their\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read programming at any point between September and June.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  How are organizations selected to participate in the NEA Big Read?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>The application and guidelines for\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read, developed by the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest, are available on Arts Midwest\u2019s\u00a0website\u00a0and distributed nationwide to arts, cultural, literary, and civic organizations, such as libraries, museums, and local arts agencies. Organizations chosen to receive an\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read grant are selected by a panel of outside experts who review the proposed projects for artistic excellence and merit. Competitive applications demonstrate strong literary programming, experience in building effective local partnerships, reaching and engaging new and diverse audiences, working with educators, involving local and state public officials, and working with media.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  If we are not awarded a grant, can we apply again next year?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Yes, we encourage you to submit another application. If your first attempt at grant funding is not fruitful, for whatever reason, it will not negatively impact your likelihood of receiving a grant award for the next grant cycle. If you would like feedback about your application, please contact the\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read staff at\u00a0Arts Midwest.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  How do we know if our organization is ready to apply?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>If your organization has never applied or received federal funding, it is important to keep in mind that the grant application process, management process, and reporting requirements take some time and effort. Eligible organizations must be able to demonstrate their ability to effectively manage federal funding. We make every effort to ensure that applicants have adequate resources and information during each stage of the granting process.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n<\/section>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wp-block-accordion py-11 sm:py-24 relative bg-white\" data-block-index=\"3\" style=\"z-index:2;\">\n\n      <div class=\"site-padding\">\n      <div class=\"main-col\">\n                  <h2\n            class=\"text-3xl sm:text-4xl leading-none sm:leading-snug font-light text-midnight mb-4\">Program Planning and Implementation<\/h2>\n                          <div class=\"prose mb-5 sm:mb-12\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"site-padding\">\n      <div class=\"main-col\">\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  What are the program requirements?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>No two <span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span> Big Read programs are alike, and we encourage grantees to think creatively about how to promote active reading and learning in their communities. However, we do require certain types of programs that can be found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/get-support\/nea-big-read\/#guidelines\">application guidelines<\/a>. Several requirements can be met in a single event.<\/p>\n<p>Programming for the 2026-2027 grant cycle will center around the theme America250, celebrating and honoring the 250<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America\u2019s Semiquincentennial. This year&#8217;s books celebrate the country\u2019s culture, history, and resilience through the eyes of its citizens.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  How do we begin planning our NEA Big Read?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Before you begin planning your\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span> Big Read, we recommend that you assemble a planning committee made up of individuals with knowledge and experience in diverse areas that will contribute to your program\u2019s goals. As the program committee develops these goals, you may want to start by thinking about the types of programs with which your organization has already had success and the audiences with which you have already established relationships. Your <span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read could be a good opportunity to strengthen and expand these programs and relationships, and promote reading and active learning. Also, consider thinking beyond what your organization has done in the past. Your community boasts many assets. Be sure to look first at these assets and consider how to best leverage them in your effort to engage your community in literary-based programming. Don\u2019t place the burden of programming on one organization, if possible, have multiple organizations hosting events.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  Do we need to partner with other organizations in our community?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Partnerships are strongly encouraged as they can expand the impact of your\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read program and increase your capacity to deliver community-wide literary events and activities. The benefits of partnerships are many; most can bring additional resources, along with new or different ideas and perspectives, and can result in long-term relationships that last well beyond your\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  Where do we find ideas for programming?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Your <span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read should promote active reading and learning in your community and you are the expert at determining what that should look like. Just like every community is different, so is every\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read. What makes your community unique? What role does your organization play in your community? Ask yourselves how you can best utilize community assets and your organization\u2019s history of past programming success.<\/p>\n<p>After you\u2019ve done a thorough assessment of your organization and the assets and resources in your community, it may be helpful to do online research and find examples of literary-based activities and events that other organizations have delivered.<\/p>\n<p>You can find articles on best practices for grant applications, ideas for NEA Big Read programming, and other helpful tips and tricks in <a href=\"https:\/\/artsmidwest.org\/content-types\/nea-big-read\/\">Arts Midwest&#8217;s Ideas Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 'text-purple' : 'text-dark-sky\/40'\"\n                  @click=\"open = !open\"\n                                class=\"relative block w-full py-5 lg:pt-7.5 pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-12 lg:pr-14 lg:pb-7 text-left leading-tight font-semibold text-base cursor-pointer hover:text-purple transition-colors\"\n              >\n                                  Do we have to include an author visit as part of our NEA Big Read?\n                                <div class=\"absolute inset-y-0 right-4 lg:right-5 flex justify-center items-center \">\n                  <span\n                    class=\"inline-block transition-transform\"\n                                          :class=\"open ? 'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>No, author visits are not a requirement of the\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read grant. While some organizations do choose to use author visits to fulfill the keynote event requirement of the grant, there are a number of other events that you could consider for a keynote. Past\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read grantees, for example, have hosted talks from scholars who have studied the title, delivered speeches by people associated with the author or book, and presented panel discussions with local luminaries.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div\n            class=\"mb-4 last:mb-2.5\"\n                          x-data=\"window.app.accordion\"\n                      >\n            <div class=\"border rounded-[10px] transition-colors\"\n                              :class=\"open ? 'border-transparent' : 'border-light-purple'\"\n                          >\n              <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                                  :aria-expanded=\"open\"\n                  :id=\"id\"\n                  :aria-controls=\"idContent\"\n                  :class=\"open ? 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'rotate-45 text-light-purple' : 'text-midnight'\"\n                                      >\n                    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"w-7.5 h-7.5\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M25.6066 4.39371C19.7504 -1.46249 10.2496 -1.46249 4.3934 4.39371C-1.4628 10.2499 -1.4628 19.7507 4.3934 25.6069C10.2496 31.4631 19.7504 31.4631 25.6066 25.6069C31.4628 19.7507 31.4628 10.2499 25.6066 4.39371ZM16.1431 25.4205C16.1431 25.727 16.023 26.0128 15.8076 26.2281C15.5922 26.4435 15.3065 26.5636 15 26.5636C14.6935 26.5636 14.4078 26.4435 14.1924 26.2281C13.977 26.0128 13.8569 25.727 13.8569 25.4205V16.1434L4.57977 16.1434C4.27329 16.1434 3.98752 16.0233 3.77216 15.8079C3.5568 15.5926 3.43669 15.3068 3.43669 15.0003C3.43669 14.6938 3.5568 14.4081 3.77216 14.1927C3.98752 13.9773 4.27329 13.8572 4.57977 13.8572L13.8569 13.8572L13.8569 4.58008C13.8569 4.2736 13.977 3.98783 14.1924 3.77247C14.4078 3.55711 14.6935 3.437 15 3.437C15.3065 3.437 15.5922 3.55711 15.8076 3.77247C16.023 3.98783 16.1431 4.2736 16.1431 4.58008L16.1431 13.8572L25.4202 13.8572C25.7267 13.8572 26.0125 13.9773 26.2278 14.1927C26.4432 14.4081 26.5633 14.6938 26.5633 15.0003C26.5633 15.3068 26.4432 15.5926 26.2278 15.8079C26.0125 16.0233 25.7267 16.1434 25.4202 16.1434L16.1431 16.1434V25.4205Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-opacity=\"0.4\"\/>\n<\/svg>                  <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/button>\n\n              <div\n                                  :id=\"idContent\"\n                  :aria-labelledby=\"id\"\n                  x-show=\"open\"\n                  x-collapse\n                                class=\"pl-5 lg:pl-7.5 pr-5 lg:pr-14 pb-3.75 lg:pb-2.5\"\n              >\n                                  <div class=\"prose\">\n                    <p>Contact information for\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read authors and their publicity agents is available from the\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read team at Arts Midwest. If you are considering an author visit as part of your programming, please be aware that honoraria and availability vary by individual. Please contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:neabigread@artsmidwest.org\">neabigread@artsmidwest.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information. A visit from the author of the\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">NEA<\/span>\u00a0Big Read book is not required.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n                \n                              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wing-container wing-top-right relative z-50 hidden sm:block\" aria-hidden=\"true\" >\n    \n        <div \n            aria-hidden=\"true\" \n            class=\"wing absolute w-24 md:w-34 lg:w-48 h-14 md:h-20 lg:h-28 transform right-0 top-px -translate-y-full [clip-path:polygon(100%0%,100%100%,0%100%)] bg-\"\n        ><\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n    \n<section\n  \n  class=\"wp-block-text-cta bg-white text-black flex site-padding relative\"\n  data-block-index=\"4\" style=\"z-index:1;\"\n>\n\n  <div\n    class=\"main-col w-full pt-9 pb-15 sm:py-36 items-center inline-grid auto-rows-fr grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-2 gap-0\"\n  >\n\n    <div>\n              <h2 class=\"lg:max-w-[557px] pr-0 lg:pr-8 text-3xl mb-10 lg:mb-0 leading-none sm:text-5xl \">\n          Still have questions about the NEA Big Read?<\/h2>\n          <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"w-fit lg:ml-auto\">\n              <p class=\"lg:max-w-[465px] font-serif  mb-10 \">\n          We&#8217;re happy to answer any questions you have about the NEA Big Read. 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