[GrantsTX] FW: Call for Applications: National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards

[Christina Manz]

Hi folks -

IMLS is accepting applications for the National Arts and Humanities
Youth Program Awards. The twelve winning programs will receive $10,000,
and the deadline for applications is 1/31/2012.

Details are forwarded below, or visit the IMLS website at: 
http://www.imls.gov/call_for_applications_national_arts_and_humanities_y
outh_program_awards.aspx

Best wishes for the new year.
- Christina


Christina Manz
Library Science Collection
Library Development & Networking
Texas State Library & Archives Commission
512-463-5468 phone 
cmanz at tsl.state.tx.us 

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-----Original Message-----
From: IMLS News  [mailto:imlsnews at imls.gov]
Sent: Wed 12/28/2011 9:45 AM
Subject: Call for Applications: National Arts and Humanities Youth
Program Awards
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
December 28, 2011 

IMLS Press Contacts 
202-653-4628 
Kevin O'Connell, koconnell at imls.gov   
Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov  

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. 

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. 

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 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
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