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Awards

Public Programming Awards

Charles Redd Center for Western Studies invites applications from private or public organizations for its public programming award. Any organization that is planning a conference, museum exhibit, lecture series or similar public program is eligible to apply. The proposed program should illuminate some aspect of the American experience in the Mountain West (defined as the states of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico). Advertising for the project should list the Charles Redd Center as a sponsor. Specific questions may be directed to the Center.

The award carries a stipend of up to $3,000. The funds may be used for research or the actual costs of presenting the program. They may be used as a cash match for funding from a state or national humanities or arts council. New programs and special aspects of ongoing projects are eligible. The actual amount of money awarded will be determined by the needs as indicated in the application. The Redd Center will evaluate the proposals using the following criteria:
Please limit your answers to the space provided. Long proposals will not be evaluated. Please also include a vita or resume.

Applicants with a general scholarly interest in Mountain West history are encouraged to apply. Special Collections holds extensive manuscript materials documenting 19 th and 20 th century western American history.

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If you are unable to submit the application electronically, please contact Jason Thompson with the Redd Center at 801/422.4048 or jasonedwardthompson@byu.edu for assistance by the postmark deadline of March 15. Electronic applications are encouraged. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Announcement of the awards will be made by April 15. Funds will be available May 1, and must be used by August 31, of the following year. Award recipients will be required to submit a one-page report by October 1, of the following year for inclusion in the Redd Center annual report.