Deadlines: Phase 1 eligibility review: January 12, 2027, noon Central
Full proposals: January 26, 2027, at noon Central
Funder: National Endowment for the Arts, administered by Arts Midwest
Purpose: Support community-wide reading programs based on one of 18 selected books. This year’s theme is “Read Like a Champion: Celebrating Great American Sports Stories.” Programs may include book discussions, author or scholar presentations, films, exhibitions, performances, writing workshops, and storytelling.
Award: $5,000–$30,000 with a 1:1 cost share. Approximately 65 grants totaling $1,476,500 are expected.
Eligibility: U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tax-exempt public libraries, divisions of state, local, or Tribal government, colleges and universities, school districts, museums, and other eligible organizations. Individual public, private, and charter schools cannot apply unless they qualify as local education agencies, but school libraries may participate as partners. Nonlibrary applicants must partner with a library.
Applicants need a UEI, and the application requests a recent financial statement audit. Programs will take place from September 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. Arts Midwest
To learn more and apply: 2027–28 NEA Big Read Guidelines and Application. An FAQ is also available.
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