The Michigan Center for the Book will partially fund events or projects in Michigan that fulfill our goal to promote an awareness of books, reading, literacy, authors and Michigan's rich literary heritage.

Requirements to apply for funds are:

1. The event must be free and open to the public.



2. The sponsoring organization must be a Michigan-based nonprofit organization, library, or school. Michigan Center for the Book affiliates may receive priority.



3. The request for funds must be no more than fifty percent of the total budget of the project/event or no more than $500, whichever is less.



4. There will be no second round of grants in 2008 as all funds were used in the first round. In general, requests for funds must be received between November 30 and January 1 or between May 1 and June 1 for events in that calendar year. Notice of 2009 funding will be posted in November 2008.



5. A grantee may receive only one grant per calendar year and a project may receive only one grant per calendar year.



6. Materials used to publicize the project/event must credit the Michigan Center for the Book. The phrase "sponsored in part by the Michigan Center for the Book" is required and the Michigan Center for the Book logo can be used as well.



7. Within thirty days upon completion of the event:
   
   a. A report must be turned in to the Michigan Center for the Book. This report is intended to aid the effectiveness of the Michigan Center for the Book in reaching its goals.
   
   b. Materials used to publicize the project/event must be included with the report.

Funds are limited. Preference will be given to Michigan Center for the Book affiliates.

2008 Literary Grant Application Form

For more information on the program, contact

Karren Reish
Michigan Center for the Book Coordinator
kreish@michigan.gov
(517) 241-0021.

Updated 02/05/2008