We the People in Ohio - 2005-2006

FAIN: BC-50252-05

Ohio Humanities Council (Columbus, OH 43215-3857)
Allan M. Winkler (Project Director: March 2005 to November 2005)
John Bryant (Project Director: November 2005 to May 2009)

To support the 2005 Ohio Chautauqua on the theme of the Roaring Twenties; the second phase of the Gateway to History website for Ohio teachers; a statewide forum on the First Amendment; and programming for teachers to extend the reach of humanities programming on public television.

The Ohio Humanities Council proposes to utilize We the People funding to underwrite a portion of the costs for several programs. Each of these is closely tied to the Council's efforts to promote greater knowledge and understanding of American History among Ohio teachers, students and the general public. $40,000 - 2005 Ohio Chautauqua (includes $15,000 in matching funds) $15,000 - Gateway to History Website $50,000 - 2006 Ohio Forum on the First Amendment $20,000 - Extending the Reach: Collaboration with Ohio Educational Television Services $ 1,240 - Indirect Costs/Overhead