Presenting the State Poet - Nebraska Arts Council

Overview

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, Jewel Rodgers.

Eligibility

• Nonprofit organizations incorporated in Nebraska that are federally tax-exempt
• Public agencies and subdivisions of governmental agencies
• PreK-12 accredited public or private schools
• Colleges and universities (only when significant public participation is planned with substantial evidence of service beyond the campus community)
• Each organization limited to one application per fiscal year

Grant Amounts

The presenting organization is responsible for $50 of the total State Poet's fee, per contract, per application. The base fee for State Poet readings is $150.00. If workshops are also scheduled, each workshop is $65.00.

Key Dates

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

How to Apply

Your organization must first be registered in NAC's online grant system. For help creating an account, email [email protected] or call 402-595-2124.

Required Materials

• State Poet Budget-Contract form (signed by both Presenting Organization and State Poet)
• Narrative describing your project, including when and where it will take place, how you will promote it, and your target audience
• Budget-Contract explaining the impact of the event on your target audience and how you will measure success
• Audit documentation if the organization requests $50,000 or more from NAC in the current year

School-Based Performances