Audio Essays by Steve Downing
$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.
A majority of listeners surveyed will report that Audio Essays has increased their access and appreciation for the writer's art and the arts in MN generally. They will agree that this program helps increase locally- and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio, and increases the number of local writers and others that have their work showcased through public broadcasting.
Achieved proposed outcome
$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.
1) Annual Survey: A majority of listeners surveyed will report that Audio Essays has increased their access and appreciation for the writer's art and the arts in MN generally. They will agree that this program helps increase locally- and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio, and increases the number of local writers and others that have their work showcased through public broadcasting.