TALK Common Questions

Humanities Kansas's free TALK book discussions immerse readers in captivating stories and introduce different experiences through literature.*

• TALK book discussions are intended for out-of-school adult audiences.
• Watch a TALK book discussion in action.

Click on a question to find the answer faster. Have a question not listed? ​Contact Abigail Kaup, Program Officer, at abigail@humanitieskansas.org or (785) 357-0359. We’ll walk you through the process. 

• How do I create a TALK book discussion in my community?
• Who is eligible to receive funding?
• How much funding should I request?
• What is a closing report and when is it due?
• When is the deadline for submitting my application?
• What am I responsible for?
• How many Humanities Kanas programs can I receive?

How to Create a TALK Book Discussion in Your Community

1. Review the TALK catalog. Browse the TALK catalog and select a series. 
2. Reserve the TALK series. Fill out the reservation form at nwkls.org to reserve your books. You will receive confirmation of your series reservation.
3. Select a discussion leader. Choose a discussion leader for each book(s).
4. Confirm event details with the discussion leader(s). Contact the discussion leader(s) to confirm the date, time, and location. Book discussions can be held in-person or online. 
5. Apply for funding. Submit an application for funding to bring the discussion leader(s) to your community. (Please note: Applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the first event) Discussions are intended for out-of-school adult audiences and must be free and open to the public. Humanities Kansas is unable to fund applications that do not meet these requirements. 
6. Promote your event. Yous our downloadable press releases, discussion leader bios, and Humanities Kansas' logo poster.
7. Submit an evaluation. After your final discussion, tell us how it went. 

Who is Eligible to Receive Funding?

• Humanities Kansas programs are intended for out-of-school adults. Humanities Kansas is unable to support classroom visits or events designed for children or teens only.

• Presentations must remain free and open to the public.

• In-state nonprofits are eligible, including colleges and universities. Off campus venues are strongly preferred.
• 501(c)(3) status is not required.

• Still unsure if you're eligible to receive funding? Click here.

Award Amounts

• HK pays sdiscussion leaders directly following each event. 

Closing Reports: Evaluation and Cost Share

• Organizations who receive funding support from Humanities Kansas are required to submit an evaluation within two weeks after the event takes place.
• All Humanities Kansas funds are matched with local contributions called cost share. This includes volunteer or staff hours needed to organize the event, the rental of a meeting room, and other items. It does not have to include a cash match. Click here to see a sample cost share form.

Deadlines

• Applications are due no later than six weeks before the event date. 
• The events should occur within six months of the date of the submission to HK. 

The Sponsoring Organization Will Be Responsible For:

• Coordinating and publicizing the event.
• Submitting an evaluation to HK within two weeks after the event is held. (Filing your final report ensures that your organization can continue to receive Humanities Kansas support grants, as funding allows).

How Many HK Programs Can You Receive?

• In-state, nonprofit organization are eligible for up to 4 fundraising requests per HK fiscal year (November 1 through October 31) as funding allows. 
• All HK programs — Speakers Bureau and TALK — are intended for an out-of-school adult audience and must be free and open to the public. Please contact Abigail Kaup at abigail@humanitieskansas.org or 785-357-0359 if you have questions. It is possible that not every request for funding will be awarded. 

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*Talk About Literature in Kansas is available to Kansas nonprofits free-of-charge, as funding allows.