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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read 2021-22<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Are you looking for support to bring your community together, share the joy of a good book, and find inspiration in new stories and ideas?<br>
Arts Midwest is still accepting applications for the 2021-2022 <a href="https://artsmidwest.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b6f65b4276da9302533746fca&id=1b0eecd47e&e=f2ce39e984" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">National Endowment for the Arts Big
Read</span></a> program. Organizations can access up to $20,000 in support for community-wide reading programs, whether those are those are held in-person, virtual, socially-distanced, or a combination. Applications are due January 27. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">First Time Applicant?</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> <br>
Arts Midwest is here to help you with your application. <a href="mailto:neabigread@artsmidwest.org?subject=15%20Minute%20Consultation%20" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">Email us</span></a> to set up a 15-minute consultation on your application. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Resource: Sharing Stories Webinar</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><br>
This webinar about the NEA Big Read features stories from two former grantees as well as a presentation on this year's book selection. Watch the full recording <a href="https://artsmidwest.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b6f65b4276da9302533746fca&id=0d7e73b12b&e=f2ce39e984" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">here</span></a>,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#698424">Deborah E. Mikula</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Executive Director</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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