The National Endowment for the Arts is granting more than $2.8 million to libraries, municipalities and other entities to fund the Big Read, a nationwide community-based reading program.

Selected organizations receive grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, and supplemental reading and study materials. These grants cover the period from September 2008 to June 2009.

The Big Read will support 23 selections of American and world literature, and in the coming year is expanding into Mexico.

To read the press release or see which communities near you were awarded grants, CLICK HERE.