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- The National Science Foundation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Antarctic Artists and Writers Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 47.078 Polar Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 14, 2011 and posted on Jun 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 2011 Full Proposal Deadline(s) September 12, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- PI Limit None specified. However, see Section IV,Additional Eligibility Information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Antarctic Artists and Writers Program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) opportunity that supports artists and writers whose proposed work genuinely requires time in Antarctica in order to be completed. Rather than functioning like a typical cash grant, the program mainly provides access and logistics through the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP). In practical terms, selected participants receive operational support in Antarctica and round-trip economy airfare between the United States and the Southern Hemisphere so they can travel to USAP locations and carry out their creative projects on site.
A key point is what the program does not pay for. It does not provide funding for salary or personal compensation, art supplies or other materials, or the costs associated with finishing or producing the final work after the Antarctic field experience. The value of the award is therefore tied to transportation and the ability to work within the USAP system, not to direct financial support for creating or distributing the finished artistic or written products.
The program leverages the existing USAP infrastructure, which includes three year-round Antarctic stations, multiple summer research camps, research vessels operating in the Southern Ocean, and both surface and air transportation. These assets are primarily designed to support scientific research and education, and the artists and writers supported by this program are expected to operate within that broader mission. The intent is to foster high-quality creative and literary projects that expand public understanding and appreciation of Antarctica and of the human presence and activities on the continent, using firsthand experience rather than secondhand reporting.
The opportunity is not aimed at short, news-driven assignments. Proposals that are essentially journalistic in nature or focused on short-term coverage are explicitly discouraged, reflecting NSF's preference for projects with deeper creative, interpretive, and educational impact rather than straightforward reporting.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NSF 11-549) in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, listed under CFDA 47.078 (Polar Programs). The agency anticipated making about 8 awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting and creation date for the opportunity were June 14, 2011, and the full proposal deadline was September 12, 2011. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with additional clarification in the full announcement, and there is no explicitly stated PI limit beyond the guidance in the eligibility section of the solicitation.
For official details, applicants were directed to NSF Publication 11-549 and to NSF/grants.gov support contacts for technical access issues (including grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Antarctic Artists and Writers Program (NSF)
What is the Antarctic Artists and Writers Program?
The Antarctic Artists and Writers Program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) opportunity that supports artists and writers whose proposed work genuinely requires time in Antarctica to be completed. The program is designed to enable firsthand creative and literary projects that expand public understanding and appreciation of Antarctica and the human presence and activities on the continent.
Is this program a typical cash grant?
No. This opportunity does not function like a typical cash grant. Instead of providing direct funding to the participant, the program mainly provides access and logistics through the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP).
What support does the program provide to selected participants?
Selected participants receive operational support in Antarctica and round-trip economy airfare between the United States and the Southern Hemisphere. This support allows them to travel to USAP locations and carry out their creative projects on site.
What is the primary value of the award?
The award's value is tied to transportation and the ability to work within the USAP system (access and logistics), rather than direct financial support for creating or distributing the finished artistic or written products.
What costs does the program NOT pay for?
The program does not pay for salary or personal compensation, art supplies or other materials, or costs associated with finishing or producing the final work after the Antarctic field experience.
Does the program pay participants a salary or personal stipend?
No. The program does not provide salary or personal compensation.
Does the program cover art supplies, equipment, or materials?
No. Art supplies and other materials are not covered by the program.
Does the program fund post-trip production or completion of the final work?
No. Costs associated with finishing or producing the final work after the Antarctic field experience are not supported.
Where in Antarctica can participants work?
Participants operate within the USAP infrastructure, which includes three year-round Antarctic stations, multiple summer research camps, research vessels operating in the Southern Ocean, and both surface and air transportation.
What is the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) and why does it matter for this award?
The USAP provides the infrastructure and logistics that make travel and work in Antarctica possible. Because the program leverages USAP assets that are primarily designed to support scientific research and education, artists and writers are expected to operate within that broader mission while carrying out their projects.
What kind of creative work is the program intended to support?
The intent is to foster high-quality creative and literary projects that use firsthand Antarctic experience to expand public understanding and appreciation of Antarctica and human activities there. The program emphasizes deeper creative, interpretive, and educational impact.
Are news-driven or journalistic projects a good fit?
No. The opportunity is not aimed at short, news-driven assignments. Proposals that are essentially journalistic in nature or focused on short-term coverage are explicitly discouraged.
How many awards did NSF anticipate making?
NSF anticipated making about 8 awards.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NSF 11-549.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is listed as a discretionary grant opportunity in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 47.078 (Polar Programs).
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the proposal deadline?
The posting and creation date were June 14, 2011. The full proposal deadline was September 12, 2011.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with additional clarification in the full announcement. The solicitation indicates that detailed eligibility guidance is provided in the official program materials.
Is there a limit on how many proposals a Principal Investigator (PI) can submit?
There is no explicitly stated PI limit beyond the guidance in the eligibility section of the solicitation.
Where can applicants find the official program details?
Applicants were directed to NSF Publication 11-549 for official details.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing NSF or Grants.gov?
For technical access issues, applicants were directed to NSF/grants.gov support contacts, including grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.
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