Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009NEA01AMP2
Apply for 2009NEA01AMP2
- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Masterpieces Presenting" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.024 Promotion of the ArtsGrants to Organizations and Individuals.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 6, 2008 and posted on Oct 6, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 14, 2008 NOTICE The American Masterpieces Presenting application deadline has been extended to October 14, 2008. Material that must be mailed directly to the Arts Endowment must be postmarked (or show other proof of mailing) no later than October 15, 2008. The deadline has been extended due to technical problems with Grants.gov, the federal governments online application system. If you have already successfully submitted an application, you do not need to submit it again.. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments State governments.
- Nonprofit, tax exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations units of state or local government or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes may apply. To be eligible, the applicant organization must Meet the Arts Endowments Legal Requirements, including nonprofit, tax exempt status, as detailed in the FY 2009 Grants for Arts Projects guidelines, at the time of application. Have a three year history of programming that includes presenting activity prior to the application deadline. Have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment award(s) previously received.
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Opportunity Summary:
American Masterpieces Presenting is a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) discretionary grant opportunity under the larger American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius initiative, designed to help Americans across the country experience outstanding examples of the nation’s cultural and artistic heritage. The program’s core goal is broad public access: it supports high-quality performances, exhibitions, tours, and educational activities that can reach both large and small communities in all 50 states. Within the American Masterpieces umbrella, this specific category is meant to spotlight and strengthen the role of arts presenters by funding projects that bring exceptional artistic work to local audiences in a way that highlights the richness of American artistic legacy.
A defining feature of this opportunity is its strict emphasis on multidisciplinary presenting. Projects must involve multiple arts disciplines, either as a single multidisciplinary presentation or as a curated multidisciplinary series made up of several distinct single-discipline presentations. Applications that primarily feature or support just one discipline (for example, a program that is mainly dance, mainly music, mainly opera, mainly musical theater, or mainly visual arts) are explicitly not eligible for consideration in this category. Because this eligibility hinge can be nuanced, the NEA encourages applicants to consult Presenting staff in advance if there is any uncertainty about whether a project genuinely qualifies as multidisciplinary under the program’s intent.
Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000, and the grant includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide non-federal funds to match the NEA support according to program rules. The funding activity falls under CFDA 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals). The earliest start date for NEA-supported project activity under this opportunity is September 1, 2009, which is important for planning timelines, contracting, and scheduling touring, exhibition, and educational components.
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (other than institutions of higher education when specified), units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments or communities. The NEA also lists several government and education-related entities as eligible, such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and public or private institutions of higher education. Beyond organizational type, applicants must meet the NEA’s legal requirements at the time of application, must demonstrate a three-year history of programming that includes presenting activity prior to the deadline, and must be up to date on final reports for any previous NEA awards (submitted and accepted by the required due dates). These conditions signal that the program is aimed at organizations with a proven track record in presenting and administrative readiness to manage federal grant compliance.
The opportunity was posted October 6, 2008, with an application deadline that was extended to October 14, 2008 due to technical problems with Grants.gov. Any required materials that needed to be mailed directly to the NEA had to be postmarked (or otherwise show proof of mailing) by October 15, 2008. The funding opportunity number is 2009NEA01AMP2, and the administering agency is the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional guidance was provided through the American Masterpieces Presenting Application Guidelines, and applicants needing access support were directed to contact the NEA web manager.
American Masterpieces Presenting (NEA) - FAQs
What is the American Masterpieces Presenting grant opportunity?
American Masterpieces Presenting is a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) discretionary grant opportunity under the American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius initiative. It is designed to help Americans nationwide experience outstanding examples of the nation's cultural and artistic heritage by supporting high-quality public-facing arts projects.
What is the main purpose or goal of this program?
The core goal is broad public access. The program supports projects that help reach audiences in both large and small communities across all 50 states through performances, exhibitions, tours, and educational activities. In this category specifically, the NEA aims to spotlight and strengthen the role of arts presenters by funding projects that bring exceptional artistic work to local audiences while highlighting the richness of the American artistic legacy.
What types of activities can be supported with this grant?
Supported activities include high-quality performances, exhibitions, tours, and educational activities, as long as the overall project meets the opportunity's requirements, especially the multidisciplinary presenting requirement.
What does "multidisciplinary presenting" mean for this opportunity?
This opportunity has a strict emphasis on multidisciplinary presenting. Projects must involve multiple arts disciplines, either as a single multidisciplinary presentation or as a curated multidisciplinary series made up of several distinct single-discipline presentations.
Are single-discipline projects eligible?
No. Applications that primarily feature or support just one discipline are explicitly not eligible for consideration in this category. Examples given include projects that are mainly dance, mainly music, mainly opera, mainly musical theater, or mainly visual arts.
What if we are not sure whether our project qualifies as multidisciplinary?
The NEA encourages applicants to consult Presenting staff in advance if there is any uncertainty about whether a project genuinely qualifies as multidisciplinary under the program's intent.
How much funding is available per award?
Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The grant includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients must provide non-federal funds to match NEA support according to program rules.
What is the CFDA number for this funding?
The funding activity falls under CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals.
What is the earliest start date for NEA-supported project activity?
The earliest start date is September 1, 2009. This matters for planning timelines, contracting, and scheduling touring, exhibition, and educational components.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (other than institutions of higher education when specified), units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments or communities.
Are state and local government entities eligible?
Yes. The NEA lists state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments as eligible entities.
Are school districts eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Public or private institutions of higher education are listed among eligible entities. The opportunity also notes 501(c)(3) eligibility "other than institutions of higher education when specified," indicating that eligibility can depend on how the applicant is categorized and any specific program rules. Applicants should rely on the program guidance and eligibility requirements in effect at the time of application.
Do applicants need prior experience in presenting to apply?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate a three-year history of programming that includes presenting activity prior to the deadline.
Do applicants need to be current on reports for past NEA awards?
Yes. Applicants must be up to date on final reports for any previous NEA awards, with reports submitted and accepted by the required due dates.
Are there additional legal or compliance requirements?
Yes. Applicants must meet the NEA's legal requirements at the time of application. The program's eligibility conditions indicate that the NEA is seeking applicants with administrative readiness to manage federal grant compliance.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 6, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was extended to October 14, 2008 due to technical problems with Grants.gov.
Were any materials required to be mailed, and if so, when were they due?
Yes. Any required materials that needed to be mailed directly to the NEA had to be postmarked, or otherwise show proof of mailing, by October 15, 2008.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 2009NEA01AMP2.
Which agency administers this grant?
The administering agency is the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
Where could applicants find additional guidance for applying?
Additional guidance was provided through the American Masterpieces Presenting Application Guidelines.
Who should applicants contact if they needed access support?
Applicants needing access support were directed to contact the NEA web manager.
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