Rhode Island Council For The Humanities 2012 Major Grant Awards Announced

A total of $192,600 was awarded to 24 organizations in support of humanities projects across the State of Rhode Island. Eight of the organizations are first-time grant recipients. Funded projects include documentary films, online archives, public forums, radio shows and exhibitions. Some of the recipients include:

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Action Speaks: Underappreciated Dates that Changed America
$15,000 was awarded to support the public forum / radio show that explores the contemporary ramifications of under-appreciated dates in twentieth-century American history. Action Speaks is embarking upon its 16th year.

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Caravanserai in Rhode Island: A Place Where Cultures Meet
$10,000 was awarded to support a series of humanities programs that invite Rhode Islanders of all ages to engage with visiting Pakistani artists and scholars. Through public forums, in-school programs, and workshops, the Caravanserai initiative seeks to expand participants' connections with contemporary Muslim societies.

Providence Children's Film Festival
Providence Children's Film Festival
$9,000 has been awarded to support the third annual film festival that specializes in independent and international family films. Workshops, filmmaker presentations, and hands-on activities will enrich the film-going experience as children learn to think actively about film as a medium to tell stories, understand new concepts, and activate the imagination.

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