The Coming Up Taller Awards program, sponsored by The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowment for the Arts, recognize excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Finalists receive a $10,000 award, a Coming Up Taller Awards plaque, and an invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. Programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, and eligible government agencies are encouraged to apply.
The 2009 nomination deadline is January 30. Visit the website listed below for nomination guidelines and forms. http://www.pcah.gov/cut.htm
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