Poetry Out Loud Support
Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2014
End Date
April 2014
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview
The Loft Literary Center will coordinate activities for metro area involvement of the National Poetry Out Loud program and expand regional participation from high school students in the metro area. Teaching poets will develop and teach online classes related to reading, teaching and writing poetry. Online classes targeted for teachers, youth and the public.
Project Details
485 attendees
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$10,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
More students will participate in the Poetry Out Loud contest. Minnesota poets will be involved as program judges, online instructors and public celebration of poetry.
Measurable Outcome(s)
More public activities were held - an online course and a Poetry Month Celebration featuring Poetry Out Loud Winners were held, increasing participation in and awareness of Poetry Out Loud.
Source of Additional Funds
The Loft Literary Center
Project Manager
First Name
Chris
Last Name
Olson
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
chris@melsa.org
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