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@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 www.imls.gov.
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