| We the People: A Colorado Initiative (2007)
To support Chautauqua presentations in Greeley in August 2007 on the theme, "The American Spirit: Colonials and Revolutionaries," and in Grand Junction on the theme, "1776;" Young Chautauqua activities in 8 communities; the Chautauqua Speakers Bureau. a teachers institute on Arapaho history and traditions; and program and research grants for community projects, with particular encouragement for projects on the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the New Deal.
We the People: A Colorado Initiative (2007) consists of 3 program areas: Chautauqua, Teacher Institute and a Regrant Program. With NEH funds, CH will expand programs of high quality historical portrayals by scholar/presenters; increase opportunities for K-12 students to research and present portrayals of historical figures; and will provide a unique learning experience for K-12 teachers. Through the Regrants Program, CH will support public humanities programs throughout Colorado.
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Project fields:
U.S. History
Program:
Grants for State Humanities Councils
Division:
Federal/State Partnership
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Totals (outright + matching):
$99,580 (approved)
$99,580 (awarded)
Grant period:
7/1/2007 – 12/31/2009
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