Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPS1201
Apply for NEAPS1201
- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Design for Accessibility" 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 4, 2011 and posted on Oct 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 2011 The Grants.gov system must receive your validated and accepted application no later than 1159 p.m., Eastern Time, on December 1, 2011. We strongly recommend that you submit at least 10 days in advance of the deadline to give yourself ample time to resolve any problems that you might encounter. The Arts Endowment will not accept late applications. In addition, you may have a better experience if you submit outside of Grants.govs hours of heaviest usage, generally 12 noon to 500 p.m., Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $180,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments.
- Applicant Eligibility Nonprofit, tax exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations units of state or local government or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes may apply. While partnerships are encouraged, the lead applicant must meet the following requirements for eligibility Meet the Arts Endowments Legal Requirements at the time of application. Have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment award(s) previously received. Have at least a three year history of cultural accessibility programming. The designated fifty state and six jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) and their regional arts organizations (RAOs) may serve as partners, but not as lead applicants. However, all grant funds must go to the other partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
Design for Accessibility (Funding Opportunity Number NEAPS1201) is a National Endowment for the Arts discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement to support one organization in building a comprehensive, up-to-date online resource focused on cultural accessibility technical assistance. The central goal is practical: create a single, high-quality web-based hub that helps arts and cultural organizations improve accessibility for people with disabilities by sharing current guidance, tools, and support materials. The project is a joint effort, with the Arts Endowment partnering with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, signaling that the resource is meant to serve a wide range of cultural institutions, not just performing arts groups.
The program plans to make a single award, and the funding is fixed at $180,000 (meaning the total estimated funding, award floor, and award ceiling are all $180,000). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Because it is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the selected organization should expect an active working relationship with the federal partners during the project period, typically involving coordination, shared planning, or ongoing input from the agencies as the resource is developed and delivered.
The project timeline is clearly defined. Work cannot start earlier than June 1, 2012, and the project may run for up to 18 months. Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov, with a firm deadline of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 1, 2011, and late submissions were not accepted. Applicants were advised to submit well ahead of the deadline (at least 10 days early) to avoid validation or technical issues and to consider submitting outside peak Grants.gov hours.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (excluding institutions of higher education for that specific category), units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments or communities. Public and private institutions of higher education are also listed among eligible applicant types, along with various government entities such as counties, cities or townships, independent school districts, special district governments, and state governments. Even though partnerships are encouraged, the lead applicant must meet specific requirements: it must satisfy the Arts Endowment legal requirements at the time of application, be up to date on acceptable final reports for any prior NEA awards, and have at least a three-year history of cultural accessibility programming. State arts agencies and regional arts organizations could participate as partners but could not serve as the lead applicant; if involved, the structure had to ensure grant funds flowed to the other partner organizations rather than to the SAA or RAO.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to identify an experienced accessibility-focused organization that can translate real-world expertise into an online, field-facing technical assistance resource that remains current and useful across the arts, humanities, museums, and libraries. The funding is intended to produce an actionable platform rather than a one-time publication, with the expectation that the cooperator will organize, present, and maintain guidance that cultural organizations can readily use to strengthen access and inclusion.
Design for Accessibility (NEAPS1201) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Design for Accessibility funding opportunity (NEAPS1201)?
Design for Accessibility (Funding Opportunity Number NEAPS1201) is a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) discretionary grant opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. It is intended to support one organization to build a comprehensive, up-to-date online resource that provides cultural accessibility technical assistance for the field.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central goal is practical: to create a single, high-quality web-based hub that helps arts and cultural organizations improve accessibility for people with disabilities by sharing current guidance, tools, and support materials.
Who is partnering on this project besides the NEA?
The NEA is partnering with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This signals that the online resource is intended to serve a wide range of cultural institutions across the arts, humanities, museums, and libraries.
How many awards will be made?
The program plans to make a single award.
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The funding amount is fixed at $180,000. The total estimated funding, award floor, and award ceiling are all $180,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the selected organization should expect an active working relationship with the federal partners during the project period. This typically involves coordination, shared planning, and ongoing input from the agencies as the resource is developed and delivered.
When can the project start?
Work cannot start earlier than June 1, 2012.
How long can the project period last?
The project may run for up to 18 months.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 1, 2011.
Were late submissions accepted?
No. Late submissions were not accepted.
Did applicants need to plan ahead for Grants.gov submission issues?
Yes. Applicants were advised to submit well ahead of the deadline (at least 10 days early) to avoid validation or technical issues, and to consider submitting outside peak Grants.gov hours.
Who is eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligibility is limited to the applicant types listed in the opportunity, including U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (excluding institutions of higher education for that specific category), units of state or local government, federally recognized tribal governments or communities, and public and private institutions of higher education. The opportunity also lists various government entities such as counties, cities or townships, independent school districts, special district governments, and state governments.
Are partnerships allowed or encouraged?
Yes. Partnerships are encouraged, but the lead applicant must meet specific lead-applicant requirements described in the opportunity.
What additional requirements apply to the lead applicant?
The lead applicant must meet the NEA legal requirements at the time of application, be up to date on acceptable final reports for any prior NEA awards, and have at least a three-year history of cultural accessibility programming.
Can a state arts agency (SAA) be the lead applicant?
No. State arts agencies could participate as partners but could not serve as the lead applicant.
Can a regional arts organization (RAO) be the lead applicant?
No. Regional arts organizations could participate as partners but could not serve as the lead applicant.
If an SAA or RAO participates as a partner, can it receive the grant funds?
If a state arts agency or regional arts organization is involved, the structure had to ensure grant funds flowed to the other partner organizations rather than to the SAA or RAO.
What kind of organization is this opportunity trying to fund?
The opportunity is designed to identify an experienced accessibility-focused organization that can translate real-world expertise into an online, field-facing technical assistance resource that remains current and useful across the arts, humanities, museums, and libraries.
What should the funded resource look like in practice?
The funding is intended to produce an actionable platform rather than a one-time publication, with the expectation that the selected organization will organize, present, and maintain guidance that cultural organizations can readily use to strengthen access and inclusion.
Who is the intended audience for the online accessibility hub?
The intended audience includes arts and cultural organizations broadly, including organizations across the arts, humanities, museums, and libraries, with a focus on improving accessibility for people with disabilities.
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