In partnership with your local PBS station, we invite public, academic and specialty libraries to participate in this special engagement opportunity around THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — a sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary series chronicling the birth of the United States from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. (**Side note – we are fortunate the filmmakers will be holding a screening and having conversations with the general public locally! Event at the Palace Theater in Albany, Wednesday 09/10/25, 7:00 PM) .
This microgrant opportunity offers libraries $750 in funding to support community programming and engagement tied to the themes of the series and is a great opportunity to connect with your community around the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Project activities could include film screenings, history discussions, exhibits, book clubs, speaker events, youth projects, or other innovative ideas that bring local communities into conversation about the American Revolution and its enduring legacy.
Participating libraries will receive:
- Grant funding in the amount of $750
- Access to themed screening reels
- A promotional toolkit via a dedicated project Brandfolder
- Discussion guides and event templates
- Connection to your local PBS station
- Online tools & resources
Important Dates:
Engagement Window: October 1, 2025 – August 15, 2026
Grant Application Window: April 30 – July 7, 2025
Grant Notification: July 21, 2025