CATEGORY VI:  By The People

• An organization that applies for a program must be a Nebraska not-for-profit organization or an educational institution.

• Category VI programs do not count against the two program limit per calendar year for organizations and/or target audiences.

• Applications for a Speakers Bureau program must be received by the NHC no more than one year and no less than 30 days before the program date.

• NHC Speakers Bureau programs may not be used as fundraisers.

• NHC Speakers Bureau programs may not be used to promote particular political positions or points of view. All NHC programs must be balanced.

• Admission fees may not be charged for NHC Speakers Bureau Programs.

• The Project Director must notify the NHC and the speaker (discussion leader) of any changes as soon as possible.

• Speakers Bureau final reports must be received by the NHC no more than 10 days after the program date.

• The sponsoring organization must acknowledge NHC funding in all print materials, media interviews, and at the beginning of each NHC Speakers Bureau program.

• The NHC poster must be displayed at the location of the Speakers Bureau program and be clearly visible.

• The organization must fulfill all publicity requirements for the NHC Speakers Bureau program (the NHC will send the organization a publicity packet after the request form is processed).

• There is no processing fee for Category VI.

• The organization must guarantee that the NHC Speakers Bureau program will be free and open to the public.

• The organization must hold the NHC Speakers Bureau program in an accessible public place with sufficient space to accommodate at least 25 people.

• The organization must pay the speaker(s) on the day of the program (the NHC processes checks on the 15th and 30th of each month).  The organization must deposit the check and write the speaker a check from the organization for the same amount as the NHC check.
  

• Gifts from individuals making contributions to support the programming of the Nebraska Humanities Council at the Speakers Bureau program should be returned with the Final Report.

• Individuals interested in making a gift at a later date should be encouraged to contact the NHC office directly.  Contact information can be found at the NHC website:  www.nebraskahumanities.org.

• The NHC requires a notice of the cancellation of a program at least 15 days before the program.

• If an organization fails to contact the speaker (discussion leader) about the cancellation of a program, the organization is responsible for paying the speaker (discussion leader) honorarium and travel cost in full.

• The organization must have a promotional/marketing plan for the program.

• Failure to comply with NHC Speakers Bureau policies can result in the organization not receiving future funding in all NHC programs.