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Not Too Far Distant Connects Veterans and Communities
Find Out More“Your story matters, and it’s OK if it’s hard to tell. You tell it because it’s important.” BLIXT ARTS LAB playwright Becky Boesen shares that message from Not Too Far Distant, her play about a Nebraska veteran’s experiences in World…
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Creative Forces Application Deadline
Find Out MoreThe National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, has released guidelines and application materials for the Creative Forces Community Engagement grant program, part of the Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network. Grants support non-clinical, community-based arts…
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Apply Now for Grants to Support Arts Projects for Military-Connected Individuals
Find Out MoreThe National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, has released guidelines and application materials for the Creative Forces Community Engagement grant program, part of the Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network. Grants support non-clinical, community-based…
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Creative Forces Announces $769,000 in Grants for Projects That Support Military-Connected People
Find Out MoreThe National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, is pleased to announce the 2024 Creative Forces® Community Engagement grant recipients. Forty-one organizations are recommended for awards totaling $769,136. These community-based arts projects will address the…
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Modern Warrior LIVE at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum
Find Out MoreMatt Aelmore, M-AAA’s Grant Program Coordinator for Creative Forces, offers a glimpse into his firsthand experience attending a Creative Forces grantee performance in Columbus, Ohio, this past September. In his words, ‘The depth and impact of the Creative Forces program…
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Creative Forces Application Deadline
Find Out MoreThe Creative Forces Community Engagement grant application deadline is 11:59 Central Time (11:59 p.m. ET ) on January 17, 2024. APPLY NOW The Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program aims to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for…
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Supporting Our Veterans with the Lied Center of Kansas, the Modern Warrior Experience, and Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants
Find Out MoreSome stories hurt too much to tell. No one knows this better than veterans returning home. People who’ve served across the globe often return stateside to depression, anxiety, and a sense they don’t belong. However, some opportunities—like sharing their stories…
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Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant Applications Due January 17
Find Out MoreThe National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, is pleased to announce that applications are now available for the Creative Forces Community Engagement grant program. Grants support community-based arts engagement programming for military and veteran populations—including…
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NEA Announces more than $760,000 in Creative Forces Community Engagement Grants
Find Out MoreSupporting Military, Veterans, Their Families and Caregivers The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance, is pleased to announce this year’s Creative Forces® Community Engagement grant recipients. Awards are recommended to 34 organizations totaling $764,783…