Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPS1505
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- The NEA in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2017 Mayor's Institute on City Design (MICD)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.024.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2016 and posted on Jan 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2017 Mayor's Institute on City Design (MICD) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NEAPS1505, CFDA 45.024) is a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) discretionary grant issued as a cooperative agreement to select a single organization to administer and operate the MICD program on NEA's behalf. The cooperative agreement structure means the NEA would not simply fund the work and step away; it would provide ongoing guidance along with financial support while the selected organization (referred to as the "Cooperator") handles the day-to-day management, planning, and delivery of the institutes.
At its core, the MICD program is designed to improve the livability and design quality of communities by helping U.S. mayors tackle real urban design problems with the input of experienced design and development professionals. The program uses intensive, workshop-based learning rather than open conferences. Since its founding in 1986, MICD has trained more than 1,000 mayors, positioning them as key decision-makers and "chief urban designers" for their cities. The institutes are built around practical case studies where mayors bring a specific challenge from their community and receive structured feedback from peer mayors and a resource team of experts. The intent is to produce actionable insights, strengthen mayoral leadership in the built environment, and encourage design excellence in local governance.
Operationally, the selected cooperator would be expected to run at least six institutes each year, hosted in locations around the country. Each institute is described as a two-day, closed-door session with fewer than twenty participants, split into two equal cohorts of mayors, plus a resource team of city design and development professionals. The case study topics can span a wide range of civic and urban design issues, including waterfront redevelopment, downtown revitalization, transportation planning, and the design of public facilities such as libraries and arts centers. After each mayor presents, the group identifies key issues, offers recommendations, and discusses possible solutions, with the mix of peer exchange and expert critique intended to generate creative, practical approaches to complex urban challenges. The program notes a long track record and public documentation of outcomes through its website, and it highlights external recognition including a Presidential Award for Design Excellence received in 2000.
In terms of applicant eligibility, the solicitation is open to a broad set of entity types, including state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that particular nonprofit category). A key restriction is that an organization may submit only one proposal under this solicitation, so applicants would need to consolidate their concept into a single submission rather than proposing multiple variations.
The award information indicates an award ceiling of $450,000. The cooperative agreement period may begin no earlier than October 1, 2016 and may last up to 12 months. The original and current closing date listed is March 29, 2016, with the opportunity created and posted on January 28, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the 2017 Mayor's Institute on City Design (MICD) grant opportunity?
The 2017 Mayor's Institute on City Design (MICD) opportunity is a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) discretionary grant issued as a cooperative agreement to select one organization to administer and operate the MICD program on the NEA's behalf.
What are the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NEAPS1505 and the CFDA number is 45.024.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the NEA would provide ongoing guidance along with financial support. The selected organization (the "Cooperator") would manage the day-to-day operation, including planning and delivering the institutes, while working with the NEA under this more engaged partnership structure.
How many organizations will be selected for this award?
The opportunity is intended to select a single organization to run the MICD program on the NEA's behalf.
What is the purpose of the MICD program?
MICD is designed to improve the livability and design quality of communities by helping U.S. mayors address real urban design problems with input from experienced design and development professionals through intensive, workshop-based learning.
How does MICD differ from a typical conference?
MICD uses intensive, workshop-based institutes rather than open conferences. The institutes are described as closed-door sessions with a limited number of participants, focused on practical case studies and structured feedback.
What is the history and track record of MICD?
MICD was founded in 1986 and has trained more than 1,000 mayors. The program notes a long track record and public documentation of outcomes through its website, and it highlights recognition including a Presidential Award for Design Excellence received in 2000.
What would the selected organization (Cooperator) be responsible for?
The Cooperator would be responsible for administering and operating the MICD program, including day-to-day management, planning, and delivery of the institutes, with the NEA providing ongoing guidance and financial support.
How many institutes must be run each year?
The selected Cooperator would be expected to run at least six institutes each year.
Where are the institutes held?
The institutes are hosted in locations around the country.
How long is each institute and what is the format?
Each institute is described as a two-day, closed-door session with fewer than twenty participants. Participants are split into two equal cohorts of mayors, along with a resource team of city design and development professionals.
Who participates in an MICD institute?
Institutes include mayors (organized into two equal cohorts) and a resource team made up of experienced design and development professionals. The format also emphasizes peer exchange among mayors.
What happens during the case study discussions?
Mayors bring a specific challenge from their community. After each mayor presents, the group identifies key issues, offers recommendations, and discusses possible solutions, combining peer feedback and expert critique to develop practical approaches.
What kinds of city design issues can be addressed as case studies?
Case study topics can cover a wide range of civic and urban design issues, including waterfront redevelopment, downtown revitalization, transportation planning, and the design of public facilities such as libraries and arts centers.
What outcomes is the MICD program intended to produce?
The program is intended to produce actionable insights, strengthen mayoral leadership in the built environment, and encourage design excellence in local governance.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The solicitation is open to a broad set of entity types, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that particular nonprofit category)
Can an organization submit more than one proposal?
No. A key restriction is that an organization may submit only one proposal under this solicitation, so applicants would need to consolidate their concept into a single submission.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $450,000.
When can the cooperative agreement period begin, and how long can it last?
The cooperative agreement period may begin no earlier than October 1, 2016 and may last up to 12 months.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is March 29, 2016.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on January 28, 2016.
What is the role of mayors within the MICD concept?
The program positions mayors as key decision-makers and "chief urban designers" for their cities by equipping them to work through complex urban design challenges using structured peer and expert feedback.
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