Current Issues – September 2007
Presented by James McPeak and George Needham
News from the New York Council for the Humanities
The New York Council for the Humanities has updated its grant guidelines and application forms for both Mini Grants ($2500 and below) and Major Grants (over $2500). These new materials should be used for all future applications to the Council and are available on our website at www.nyhumanities.org/grants
Grant Deadlines and Eligibility: Our next Major Grant deadline is November 1st, 2007; Mini Grants are accepted on a rolling basis. Council grants are available to any New York State non-profit organization to support public programs in the humanities, and can be used for a wide range of projects.Â
Grant Proposals and Questions: If you have a project you’d like to discuss, or have general questions about the Council’s grant program please contact Jane McNamara, Senior Program Officer (212-233-1131 x24, or Lauren Kushnick, Program Associate (212-233-1131 x 21.Â
Other Council Programs and Events: For more information on the Council and its other programs across the state visit our website. Check out our online Calendar of Events for a listing of programs in your area.
Library 2.0: Choices Along the Technology Curve Challenge
The Challenge:
- Try out Library 2.0 tools that bring the library to the patron.
- Choose your level of participation
- Learn on your own, attend SALS’ workshops, and/or come to Do It Yourself (DIY) daysÂ
Who is eligible?
- Anyone who works in a SALS member library can participate.