Pictured: Poetry Out Loud

Currently Closed: Presenting the State Poet

This grant is closed for the remainder of FY23 which ends June 30, 2024.  Nebraska Arts Council anticipates opening the FY24 grants in late April for projects starting July 1, 2024.  Please check back then.

 

Presenting Nebraska’s State Poet grants provide financial assistance for Nebraska nonprofit organizations and accredited public or private schools to host events featuring the current Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason.

Presenting organizations that hold performances within a school setting are required to attest that their school-based performances follow the host school’s health guidelines. Read more program guidelines.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations incorporated in Nebraska that are federally tax-exempt, public agencies and sub-divisions of governmental agencies, including PreK-12 accredited schools are eligible to apply.

Colleges and universities may apply only when significant public participation is planned, with substantial evidence of service beyond the campus community. Each organization is limited to one application per fiscal year.

Deadline

Grant applications are due six weeks before the event and are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Grant Amounts

The presenting organization is responsible for $50 dollars of the total State Poet’s fee, per contract, per application.

Questions?

Contact Stephanie Plummer for more information.

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