Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPS1502
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- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Creative 2016" 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 May 6, 2015 and posted on May 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2015. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Creative 2016 was a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) seeking one nonprofit organization to serve as the sole cooperator under a cooperative agreement. The central purpose of the project was to produce a nationwide "mapping of the creative ecosystem" in the United States, culminating in a systems map that documents and explains the current conditions that support, shape, and underpin creative activity. In practical terms, the NEA was looking for a capable partner to help assemble information, relationships, and dynamics across the creative sector into a coherent, structured picture that could be used to better understand how creative work happens, what influences it, and how different parts of the ecosystem interact.
The funding opportunity number for this solicitation was NEAPS1502, and it was listed under the title "Creative 2016." The award mechanism was a Cooperative Agreement, which generally signals a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant. Under this arrangement, the selected organization would not only carry out the work but would also coordinate and collaborate with the NEA during the project, reflecting shared involvement in shaping or guiding the project as it progressed. The activity category was Arts (with a reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA), and the CFDA program associated with it was 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals.
Financially, the opportunity was straightforward: the NEA expected to make a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), and both the award floor and ceiling were set at $250,000, meaning the project was designed as a fixed-size investment at that amount. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. This points to an intention to partner with an independent nonprofit organization rather than a university or college, likely to ensure that the cooperator could operate as a convening or coordinating body focused on the broader creative ecosystem rather than an academic institution's internal research agenda.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on May 1, 2015, with a creation date of May 6, 2015. The original and current closing date were the same: May 31, 2015, indicating there was no extension. The archive date was June 30, 2015, meaning the listing was formally moved into an archived status after that point. The solicitation also provided an additional information link labeled "Creative 2016 Program Solicitation" for full details, and noted that applicants having trouble accessing the announcement electronically could contact the NEA Web Manager for assistance.
Overall, Creative 2016 was essentially a one-award, $250,000 cooperative agreement designed to commission a national-level systems mapping effort of the U.S. creative ecosystem. The deliverable emphasized documenting the conditions that enable or influence creative activity, implying an outcome intended to support understanding, planning, and policy or strategic decision-making in the arts and cultural landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Creative 2016 (NEA)
What is the Creative 2016 grant opportunity?
Creative 2016 was a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). It sought one nonprofit organization to serve as the sole cooperator under a cooperative agreement to carry out a national project.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to produce a nationwide "mapping of the creative ecosystem" in the United States. The project was intended to culminate in a systems map that documents and explains the current conditions that support, shape, and underpin creative activity.
What does "mapping of the creative ecosystem" mean in this solicitation?
Based on the description provided, it refers to assembling information about the creative sector and organizing it into a coherent, structured picture. This includes capturing relationships and dynamics across the ecosystem to better understand how creative work happens, what influences it, and how different parts of the ecosystem interact.
What was the primary deliverable expected from the project?
The key deliverable was a systems map documenting and explaining the conditions that support and influence creative activity in the United States.
How many awards was the NEA expecting to make?
The NEA expected to make a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), meaning only one organization would be selected.
How much funding was available?
The award amount was set at $250,000. Both the award floor and the award ceiling were $250,000, indicating a fixed award size.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The award mechanism was a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that this was a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates a closer working relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant. Under this arrangement, the selected organization would carry out the work while coordinating and collaborating with the NEA during the project, reflecting shared involvement in shaping or guiding the work as it progressed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Were institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility description specifically excluded institutions of higher education.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number for this solicitation was NEAPS1502.
What was the official title of the opportunity listing?
The listing title was "Creative 2016."
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was Arts, with a reference to Cultural Affairs in CFDA.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA program was 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2015.
What was the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was May 6, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was May 31, 2015.
Was the deadline extended?
No. The original closing date and the current closing date were both May 31, 2015, indicating there was no extension.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 30, 2015, meaning the listing was moved into archived status after that point.
Where could applicants find full details about the solicitation?
The solicitation included an additional information link labeled "Creative 2016 Program Solicitation" for full details.
What if an applicant had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?
The listing noted that applicants having trouble accessing the announcement electronically could contact the NEA Web Manager for assistance.
What was the overall goal or intended use of the final map?
The outcome was intended to support understanding of the arts and cultural landscape by documenting conditions that enable or influence creative activity, helping users better understand how the ecosystem functions and how different components interact.
Why did the NEA seek only one nonprofit partner for this effort?
The opportunity was structured as a one-award cooperative agreement with a single cooperator. Based on the description, this structure suggests the NEA wanted one capable partner to assemble the nationwide information, relationships, and dynamics into a unified systems map while coordinating closely with the agency.
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