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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio Humanities Introduces New Grant Guidelines<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Columbus, Ohio – August 2013 –Ohio Humanities is pleased to announce new grant guidelines and deadlines. These guidelines replace all previous versions. Grant applicants are encouraged to visit <a href="http://ohiohumanities.org/grants1">http://ohiohumanities.org/grants1</a> to learn more. An updated grant application with new narrative questions is also available. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Effective as of August 15, the guidelines utilize six questions and a set of funding principles to help applicants identify to how they can successfully seek Ohio Humanities grant support. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The new guidelines include updated guidelines for media production projects and cultural and heritage tourism projects. Educator enrichment grants is a reimagining of the former K-12 Teachers Institutes. The educator enrichment guidelines have been updated to encourage innovative, effective, and cost-efficient formats. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio Humanities is interested in seeing applications that address the following: Journey Stories, the Civil Rights Movement, and World War I. Projects that include the participation of veterans are a priority.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>“The changes to our guidelines emphasize the true purpose of our grant-making – to better engage the public in the humanities,” explained David Merkowitz, assistant director of Ohio Humanities. “The innovative projects we support will allow diverse audiences to explore the human experience. Through our support, we aim to enhance the vibrancy of Ohio communities.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information about Ohio Humanities and its grant policies, visit <a href="http://ohiohumanities.org">http://ohiohumanities.org</a> . <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About Ohio Humanities:<br>Ohio Humanities serves as a public advocate for the humanities in Ohio. We promote the humanities through public programs, grants, and community projects with the goal of helping individuals and communities explore, share, and be inspired by the human experience. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact:<br>David Merkowitz, Assistant Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio Humanities <br>471 East Broad Street, Suite 1620<br>Columbus, Ohio 43215<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1-800-293-9774<br><a href="http://www.ohiohumanities.org">www.ohiohumanities.org</a><u><span style='color:blue'><br></span></u><a href="mailto:dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org">dmerkowitz@ohiohumanities.org</a> <span class=MsoHyperlink><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b>Cassie Bower</b> <<a href="mailto:cassiebower@ohiohumanities.org">cassiebower@ohiohumanities.org</a>><br>Date: Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM<br>Subject: Ohio Humanities - New Grant Guidelines (Press Release)<span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Greetings!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recently, Ohio Humanities (formerly Ohio Humanities Council) established a new set of grant making policies. This includes new grant guidelines, new grant deadlines, and a new grant application. Because our organization aims to serve all of Ohio, we are contacting many Ohio organizations and individuals who might find our grants of interest. We are also contacting Ohio newspapers in order to inform as broad of an audience as possible. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you have any questions about the press release, please feel free to contact me via this e-mail address. More information about the grant policies can be found on our organizations website (<a href="http://ohiohumanities.org/" target="_blank">ohiohumanities.org</a>).</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thank you for your time and consideration!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Warmly,</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#888888'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span class=hoenzb><span style='color:#888888'>-- </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#888888'>Cassie Bower</span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#888888'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#888888'>Ohio Humanities</span><span style='color:#888888'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#888888'>471 East Broad Street Suite 1620</span><span style='color:#888888'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#888888'>Columbus, OH 43215</span><span style='color:#888888'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#888888'>614.471.7802</span><span style='color:#888888'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#888888'><a href="mailto:cassiebower@ohiohumanities.org" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1155CC'>cassiebower@ohiohumanities.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>