Community Players announces that it has been awarded a grant of $9,443 by the Nebraska Arts Council.  This grant will support the theatre’s growing programming and operations in its 2012-2013 season.

            Nebraska Arts Council’s Executive Director Suzanne Wise commended Community Players for its programs, noting that “Community Players does an outstanding job of providing arts activities in Southeast Nebraska.  It is through fine organizations like this that Nebraska’s children receive a better education in the arts, and the quality of life is improved for all Nebraskans.”

            The Nebraska Arts Council grants monetary resources to Nebraska’s non-profit organizations for arts projects and programs in communities throughout the state.  This financial support is made possible by funds appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature, through competitive grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a federal agency, and funds from the Nebraska Cultural Endowment (NCE).  Nebraskans wishing to learn more about NEA grants or the NCED should visit the NAC website at wwww.nebrsakaartscouncil.org.