Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009NEA01AAE1
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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 "NEA Access to Artistic Excellence FY2010, Deadline 1" 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 Mar 10, 2009 and posted on Jan 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 19, 2009 NOTICE The Access to Artistic Excellence application deadline has been extended to March 19, 2009. Material that must be mailed directly to the Arts Endowment must be postmarked (or show other proof of mailing) no later than March 20, 2009. The deadline has been extended due to technical issues, beyond the agencys control, 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. January 1, 2010, Earliest Beginning Date for Arts Endowment Period of Support. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1,500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Notice Application deadline has been extended to March 19, 2009. Nonprofit, tax exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations units of state or local government or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes may apply. Applicants may be arts organizations, local arts agencies, arts service organizations, local education agencies (school districts), and other organizations that can help advance the goals of the Arts Endowment. To be eligible, the applicant organization must Meet the Arts Endowments Legal Requirements including nonprofit, tax exempt status at the time of application. (All organizations must apply directly on their own behalf. Applications through a fiscal agent are not allowed.) Have a three year history of programming prior to the application deadline. Have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment grant(s) previously received.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant opportunity titled "NEA Access to Artistic Excellence FY2010, Deadline 1" is a discretionary grant program designed to support projects that combine high-quality artistic work with broader public access to the arts. The program is part of the NEA's Grants for Arts Projects framework (CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts), and it reflects the agency's emphasis on both artistic excellence and the goal of making arts experiences available to more people across the United States. The opportunity explicitly recognizes that many strong arts projects do not choose between excellence and access, but instead achieve both at the same time.
The application deadline for this round was extended due to technical problems with Grants.gov, the federal online application portal. The original closing date was March 12, 2009, but the final deadline became March 19, 2009. Any materials that were required to be mailed directly to the NEA had to be postmarked (or otherwise show proof of mailing) no later than March 20, 2009. The notice also clarified that organizations that had already successfully submitted an application did not need to resubmit. For awarded projects, the earliest beginning date for the NEA period of support was January 1, 2010.
A key constraint in this funding opportunity is that an organization may submit only one application total across certain FY2010 Grants for Arts Projects categories. Specifically, an applicant could submit only one application through one of the following: Access to Artistic Excellence, Challenge America Reaching Every Community Fast Track Review Grants, or Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth. This is important for planning, since it forces organizations to choose the most appropriate track rather than applying to multiple related categories in the same cycle.
The program supports a wide range of eligible project types centered on creation, presentation, preservation, audience development, organizational effectiveness, and community impact through the arts. Funded activities may include creating, refining, performing, or exhibiting artistic work; presenting works from all cultures and historical periods; preserving significant artworks and cultural traditions; expanding and diversifying audiences; providing participatory and experiential arts opportunities for individuals; strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of arts organizations and artists; and using the arts as a tool for community strengthening. The NEA also signals a particular interest in projects that serve underserved populations, defined as people whose access to arts experiences is limited by factors such as geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. The notice ties this emphasis in part to the use of Challenge America Reaching Every Community funds, which are intended to help extend reach to communities that have historically had fewer arts opportunities.
Funding levels for this opportunity ranged from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $150,000, and the program required cost sharing or matching. The NEA expected to make a large number of awards (listed as 1,500), indicating broad national reach and the likelihood of supporting many different kinds of organizations and communities, subject to competitive review and compliance with requirements.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (other than higher education institutions, which have their own eligibility categories) as well as units of state or local government and federally recognized tribal governments or tribal communities. The eligible applicant types listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private and public institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The NEA noted that eligible applicants could include arts organizations, local arts agencies, arts service organizations, local education agencies (school districts), and other organizations that can advance NEA goals.
There were several specific eligibility conditions that organizations had to meet. The applicant had to satisfy the NEA's legal requirements, including having nonprofit tax-exempt status at the time of application. Applications had to be submitted directly by the organization itself; applying through a fiscal agent was not allowed. The organization also needed a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline, and any organization that had previously received NEA funding needed to have submitted all required final report packages on time and in acceptable form to remain eligible.
Finally, the announcement reiterates an important statutory limitation: Congress has prohibited the NEA from making direct grants to individuals except in a few specific fellowship or honor programs, including Literature Fellowships, NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships, NEA National Heritage Fellowships in Folk and Traditional Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts Opera Honors. As a result, this Access to Artistic Excellence opportunity is structured for organizations and governmental entities rather than individual artists applying on their own.
FAQs: NEA Access to Artistic Excellence FY2010, Deadline 1
What is the "NEA Access to Artistic Excellence FY2010, Deadline 1" opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) intended to support projects that pair high-quality artistic work with broader public access to the arts. It sits within the NEA's Grants for Arts Projects framework (CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts) and emphasizes achieving both artistic excellence and access at the same time.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program supports projects that demonstrate artistic excellence while also expanding public access to arts experiences across the United States. The NEA explicitly recognizes that many strong projects do not have to choose between excellence and access, and can deliver both.
What were the deadlines for this round?
The original Grants.gov closing date was March 12, 2009, but the deadline was extended to March 19, 2009 due to technical problems with Grants.gov.
When were mailed materials due (if required)?
Any materials required to be mailed directly to the NEA had to be postmarked (or otherwise show proof of mailing) no later than March 20, 2009.
If an organization already submitted an application before the extension, did it need to resubmit?
No. The notice clarified that organizations that had already successfully submitted an application did not need to resubmit.
When could an awarded project start?
For awarded projects, the earliest beginning date for the NEA period of support was January 1, 2010.
How much funding was available per award?
Funding levels ranged from $5,000 (minimum) to $150,000 (maximum).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program required cost sharing or matching.
How many awards did the NEA expect to make?
The NEA expected to make a large number of awards, listed as 1,500.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (other than higher education institutions, which have their own eligibility categories), as well as units of state or local government and federally recognized tribal governments or tribal communities.
What types of organizations were listed as eligible applicant types?
The eligible applicant types listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, private and public institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What kinds of organizations did the NEA say might be eligible applicants?
The NEA noted that eligible applicants could include arts organizations, local arts agencies, arts service organizations, local education agencies (school districts), and other organizations that can advance NEA goals.
Could an applicant apply through a fiscal agent?
No. Applications had to be submitted directly by the organization itself; applying through a fiscal agent was not allowed.
Did an organization need a minimum history of programming to apply?
Yes. The organization needed a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline.
Did prior NEA grantees have any additional eligibility requirements?
Yes. Any organization that had previously received NEA funding needed to have submitted all required final report packages on time and in acceptable form to remain eligible.
Could an organization submit more than one application across NEA categories in this FY2010 cycle?
No. A key constraint was that an organization could submit only one application total across certain FY2010 Grants for Arts Projects categories.
Which categories were included in the "one application total" limitation?
An applicant could submit only one application through one of the following: Access to Artistic Excellence, Challenge America Reaching Every Community Fast Track Review Grants, or Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth.
Why does the one-application limitation matter for planning?
It forces organizations to choose the most appropriate track rather than applying to multiple related categories in the same cycle.
What kinds of project activities could be supported?
The program supported a wide range of eligible project types centered on creation, presentation, preservation, audience development, organizational effectiveness, and community impact through the arts.
Does the program support creating or presenting artistic work?
Yes. Funded activities may include creating, refining, performing, or exhibiting artistic work, as well as presenting works from all cultures and historical periods.
Can preservation projects be supported?
Yes. The program may support preserving significant artworks and cultural traditions.
Are audience expansion or engagement activities eligible?
Yes. Eligible activities may include expanding and diversifying audiences and providing participatory and experiential arts opportunities for individuals.
Does the program support capacity-building or organizational effectiveness?
Yes. Funded activities may include strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of arts organizations and artists.
Can projects that use the arts for community strengthening be supported?
Yes. The program includes using the arts as a tool for community strengthening among the eligible activity areas described.
Is there a stated emphasis on serving underserved populations?
Yes. The NEA signaled particular interest in projects that serve underserved populations.
How does the opportunity define "underserved populations"?
Underserved populations were described as people whose access to arts experiences is limited by factors such as geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability.
How is the focus on underserved communities connected to other NEA funds?
The notice tied this emphasis in part to the use of Challenge America Reaching Every Community funds, intended to help extend reach to communities that have historically had fewer arts opportunities.
Can individual artists apply directly for this grant?
No. The announcement reiterates that Congress has prohibited the NEA from making direct grants to individuals except in a few specific fellowship or honor programs. This opportunity is structured for organizations and governmental entities rather than individuals applying on their own.
What are examples of the NEA programs that can make direct grants to individuals?
The notice listed exceptions that include Literature Fellowships, NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships, NEA National Heritage Fellowships in Folk and Traditional Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts Opera Honors.
Is this opportunity part of a specific federal assistance listing?
Yes. It is part of the NEA's Grants for Arts Projects framework and is associated with CFDA 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts).
How were applications submitted?
The notice references Grants.gov as the federal online application portal used for submission, and the deadline extension was issued due to technical problems with Grants.gov.
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| NEA Challenge America Reaching Every Community Fast Track Review Grants, FY2010 Apply for 2009NEA01CAFT Funding Number: 2009NEA01CAFT Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| NEA Literature Fellowships Creative Writing, FY2010 Apply for 2009NEA03LFCW Funding Number: 2009NEA03LFCW Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| The Arts and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111 5 (Recovery Act) Apply for 2009NEA01ARRA60 Funding Number: 2009NEA01ARRA60 Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| NEA Access to Artistic Excellence FY2010, Deadline 2 Apply for 2009NEA01AAE2 Funding Number: 2009NEA01AAE2 Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| NEA Arts on Radio and Television, FY 2010 Apply for 2009NEA01ARTV Funding Number: 2009NEA01ARTV Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| NEA American Masterpieces Visual Arts Touring, FY 2010 Apply for 2009NEA01AMVAT Funding Number: 2009NEA01AMVAT Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| NEA American Masterpieces Presenting, FY 2010 Apply for 2009NEA01AMP Funding Number: 2009NEA01AMP Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| NEA American Masterpieces Chamber Music, FY 2010 Apply for 2010NEA01AMCM Funding Number: 2010NEA01AMCM Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| NEA American Masterpieces Dance, FY 2010 Apply for 2010NEA01AMD Funding Number: 2010NEA01AMD Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| NEA Statewide Forums on Careers in the Arts for Individuals with Disabilities, FY2010 Apply for 2009NEA01ACC Funding Number: 2009NEA01ACC Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| NEA Literature Translation Projects Fellowships, FY2011 Apply for 2010NEA03LFTP Funding Number: 2010NEA03LFTP Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| NEA U.S. Residencies for Artists from Central Europe, Eurasia, and Russia, FY 2010 Apply for NEAPS1001 Funding Number: NEAPS1001 Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| NEA USArtists International, FY 2010 Apply for NEAPS1002 Funding Number: NEAPS1002 Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $235,000 |
| NEA Universal Design Leadership Project, FY 2010 Apply for NEAPS1003 Funding Number: NEAPS1003 Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $65,000 |
| Official U.S. Presentation at 2010 Venice Biennale of Architecture, Venice, Italy Apply for S LMAQM 10 RFA 001 Funding Number: S LMAQM 10 RFA 001 Agency: Department of State Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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