[kids-lib] Grant Opportunity: National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards

[Katie Anderson]

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Subject: [Libs-Or] Call for Applications: National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards

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Call for Applications: National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards

Washington, DC-The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is accepting applications for the 2012 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards<http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/link.aspx?l=1&d=196&mid=333802&m=690>.

The twelve winning programs will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to accept their awards from First Lady Michelle Obama, the President's Committee's Honorary Chairman, at a ceremony at the White House. In addition, winners will receive an award plaque, the opportunity to attend the Annual Awardee Conference in Washington, DC in the summer of 2012, and recognition on the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award Web site.

Afterschool and out-of-school time arts and humanities programs sponsored by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, educational institutions, arts centers, community service organizations, businesses, and eligible government entities are encouraged to consider submitting an application. Programs applying for the award must meet all of the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards eligibility criteria<http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/link.aspx?l=2&d=196&mid=333802&m=690>.

Completed applications will only be accepted via the online process. No hard copy materials will be accepted. The deadline for application submissions is Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Prospective applicants with questions should e-mail info at nahyp.org<mailto:info at nahyp.org> or call 202-682-5571.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit http://www.imls.gov<http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/link.aspx?l=3&d=196&mid=333802&m=690>.





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