2023 Library $500 Micro-Grant Application: ICONIC AMERICA

Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling-basis. There is a limited amount of money. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP EARLY.

ICONIC AMERICA: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein  (Airdates: Wed, 4/26-5/17 & Tues, 7/12-8/2 at 10pm ET)
LIBRARY ENGAGEMENT WINDOW: May 1-September 30, 2023

There will be 2 screeners, each featuring 4 icons and each will be approximately 20 minutes long.

In ICONIC AMERICA, David M. Rubenstein – co-founder of The Carlyle Group, patriotic philanthropist, lifelong student of history, and the series’ host and executive producer – explores American history through a close examination of iconic national symbols: indelible artifacts, places, and archetypes. Rubenstein is on location and in conversation with historical thinkers, community members, and subject matter experts. Together, they dive deeply into each symbol’s history and how its meaning has changed over time, using these symbols as a gateway to understanding America’s past and present. Emmy-Award-winning production company Show of Force is also an executive producer.

The subjects of the series’ eight episodes are: Fenway Park, the Hollywood Sign, the Gadsden Flag, the American Cowboy, the Statue of Liberty, the American Bald Eagle, Stone Mountain, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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* 1. Library/Organization Information

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* 2. Did you complete the PBS Books Screener Sign-Up?

Local PBS Station Information:
Please provide information to help us connect you with your local PBS station

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* 3. Local PBS Station:

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* 4. Has your library partnered with this PBS station before?

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* 5. Please provide the NAME of your station contact

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* 6. How did you work together?

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* 7. Does your area receive the broadcast signal for more than one PBS station/channel?

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* 8. Please list NAME if you know the other PBS station/channel.

Event

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* 9. Please propose your desired event (we understand it may change).
Overall Program Goal and Objectives for the Iconic America Program (Ideally under 400 words). 

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* 10. Approximate Event Date(s): (When are you thinking that you'd like to share it?)

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* 11. My library is interested in hosting the following events related to IONIC AMERICA (check all boxes that apply)

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* 12. Total anticipated attendance (If you anticipate your audience to be less than 25 people, then we encourage you to consider partnering with another library in your network and/or another organization in order to help maximize your impact.)

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* 13. Describe your intended audience(s):

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* 14. Describe how you will promote your event(s): 

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* 15. Why do you need this money ($500) and how will you use it? (Brief Budget Narrative)

SCREENING MATERIAL

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* 16. Are you requesting a screener for your activities?

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* 17. The typical distribution of our screeners is mp4. Are you able to download and use an mp4 file?

SCREENER EVENT REQUIREMENTS
(Apologies for the duplication of sign-offs)
Libraries must agree to the following:

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* 18. My library will adhere to all licensing restrictions related to Screener as outlined below: “Screeners are for approved ICONIC AMERICA and related events ONLY. The material cannot be edited, manipulated, broadcast, posted on a website, shared on social media, streamed, or sold. Duplication and third-party use are prohibited. Also noteworthy: if you are planning to livestream your event, you cannot include ANY of the screener."

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* 19. My library: 1) will offer programming that is free and open to the public (there will be no admission charge), 2) will abide by all licensing restrictions related to the screener as mentioned above, 3) will promote the local broadcast premiere of the series to all our constituents, 4) will complete a program survey, including the total number of people who attended the screening for our records, 5) will distribute a participant survey (link provided by PBS Books/WETA).

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* 20. My library agrees to promote the broadcast of  ICONIC AMERICA by our local PBS Station. (ie announcement at your event, handout, etc) *

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* 21. My library agrees to distribute evaluations to attendees, report the number of attendees, and participate in an evaluation process.

Thank you for your interest in partnering with WETA, PBS Books and your application! We look forward to connecting with you soon. By submitting this form, you are agreeing to receive correspondence by WETA, your local PBS station, and PBS Books regarding your application.

For questions, call 917.721.6910 or email hmontilla@pbsbooks.org

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