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GrantNational Endowment for the Arts Big Read 2027–2028 — Community Reading Grants ($5,000–$30,000)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingOfficial 2027–2028 introduction/Grant Awards section: $5,000–$30,000 per applicant; eligibility paragraph inconsistently specifies $15,000–$30,000. Clarify requests under $15,000. One-to-one nonfederal match required. $1,476,500 is total program funding, not an individual award.

DeadlinePhase 1 eligibility review: January 12, 2027 at 12:00 noon Central Time. Phase 2 full proposal: January 26, 2027 at 12:00 noon Central Time.

Required next actionReview 2027–2028 official Big Read guidelines and selected-book list, obtain UEI and nonfederal 1:1 matching commitments, confirm library/community partnerships, register with Arts Midwest SmartSimple, submit eligibility review Jan 12 and full proposal Jan 26, both by noon Central. Request written Arts Midwest clarification if seeking less than $15,000.

Current statusOpen — Phase 1 due January 12, 2027. Official guidance has a conflicting lower award request threshold ($5,000 vs $15,000).Source verificationOctober 29, 2026 — Arts Midwest 2027–2028 program page and complete 11-page application guidelines reviewed; lower-bound award discrepancy identified.Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Educational Institution, Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization, School or School District, Tribal Government or Organization

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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

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Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.