From Chicago, this grant will allow you to form an adult group and have a poetry series on established published poets. They choose the poets for you and your library will get a permanent collection of their CD’s. You must choose a scholar to lead the discussions, and they must submit a resume.
This can be a very enjoyable adult series. Paid training for the scholar and facilitator in Albany, NY is provided. The only thing you will have to pay for is the refreshments for each sesssion. You may be surprised by what people in your community may contribute to each discussion. This grant is a bit detailed, but pretty easy once you have all the information they need. Not sure if this grant is still around, but it was a good one.