Opportunity Information: Apply for 2008NEA01AMP2
Apply for 2008NEA01AMP2
- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEA American Masterpieces Presenting, FY2009" 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 Jul 10, 2008 and posted on Jun 9, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 26, 2008 Application Deadline Organizations are required to submit their applications electronically through Grants.gov, the federal governments online application system. The Grants.gov system must receive your application no later than 1159 p.m., Eastern Time, on September 26, 2008.. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district 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. For projects that involve multiple organizations, one organization that meets the eligibility requirements above must act as the official applicant, submit the application, and assume full responsibility for the grant. Organizations are limited to one American Masterpieces Presenting application per year. An application in response to this announcement does not preclude an organization from applying under other Arts Endowment funding opportunities including Grants for Arts Projects. In each case, the request must be for a distinctly different project. There also should be no overlapping project costs with other federally sponsored projects such as NEA Jazz Masters Live. The designated fifty state and six jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) and their regional arts organizations (RAOs) are not eligible to apply under the American Masterpieces Presenting guidelines.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NEA American Masterpieces Presenting, FY2009 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 2008NEA01AMP2) was a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts designed to help communities across the United States experience high-quality presentations of major American artistic achievements. It sat within the NEA's broader American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius initiative, which aimed to introduce (or reintroduce) Americans to standout works, artists, and artistic legacies through performances, exhibitions, tours, and learning activities taking place in both large and small communities in all 50 states. This specific "Presenting" category emphasized the essential role that presenting organizations play in connecting artists and masterworks to the public.
A central requirement of the program was that supported projects had to be genuinely multidisciplinary. Applicants needed to propose either one integrated multidisciplinary presentation or a multidisciplinary series made up of multiple single-discipline presentations. The program explicitly excluded projects that mainly featured or supported just one discipline (for example, a project that is primarily dance, music, musical theater, opera, or visual arts alone). Because the definition of "multidisciplinary" could be nuanced, the announcement encouraged potential applicants to consult NEA Presenting staff in advance if there was any doubt about whether a project met that threshold. The intent was to fund work that crosses or combines disciplines in a meaningful way, rather than simply adding minor elements from another field.
In terms of artistic focus, the NEA wanted projects that were artistically excellent and that carried historical or cultural significance, while also reflecting a broad range of American genres and traditions. The program allowed presenters to define "master artists" and "masterworks" in ways that fit their own communities and curatorial visions, rather than restricting applicants to a single fixed canon. Eligible project themes and approaches could include presentations drawn from the American classical canon; revivals, reconstructions, or restagings of collaborations by master artists; revivals or reconstructions of works by master artists; works of major historical or cultural importance; masterworks that represent newer works or art forms; and lesser-known masterworks or works by master artists that have special relevance to a particular region or community. A key limitation was that commissions and brand-new works were not eligible under this category, meaning the program was oriented toward presenting and contextualizing existing masterworks rather than funding new creation.
Another major requirement was that every project include educational, interpretive, or contextual components that help audiences engage more deeply with the work. Examples listed in the announcement included discussions, master classes, seminars, exhibitions, program materials, or cooperative learning projects with schools or community institutions. If the educational elements were curriculum-based and aimed at children or youth, applicants were expected to align them with national or state arts education standards. This requirement underscored that the grants were not only for presenting events, but also for building understanding and long-term community value around the art being presented.
The program welcomed applications from a wide variety of presenting organizations, regardless of size, genre, or aesthetic approach. Projects could be initiated by networks of presenters, college or university presenters, local/regional/national presenters, and national service organizations along with their networks. For multi-organization projects, the NEA required that one eligible organization serve as the official applicant, submit the application, and take full responsibility for the grant.
Eligibility covered U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (other than institutions of higher education), as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and units of state or local government, including federally recognized tribal governments. To qualify, an applicant organization had to meet the NEA's legal requirements for nonprofit/tax-exempt status as described in the FY2009 Grants for Arts Projects guidelines at the time of application, and it needed a three-year history of programming that included presenting activity prior to the deadline. Organizations also had to be up to date on final reports for any prior NEA awards. The program limited organizations to one American Masterpieces Presenting application per year, although applicants could still apply to other NEA opportunities as long as the projects were distinctly different and costs did not overlap with other federally supported projects (an example given was NEA Jazz Masters Live). State arts agencies (the 50 state and six jurisdictional SAAs) and their regional arts organizations were specifically ineligible for this opportunity.
Funding details included an expected 40 awards, with grant amounts ranging from a floor of $10,000 to a ceiling of $100,000, and a cost-sharing or matching requirement (meaning recipients had to provide non-federal matching resources). The program fell under CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The posting date was June 9, 2008, and the application deadline was September 26, 2008, with Grants.gov required to receive submissions by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date. The opportunity was archived on October 26, 2008.
FAQs: NEA American Masterpieces Presenting (FY2009)
What is the NEA American Masterpieces Presenting, FY2009 opportunity?
NEA American Masterpieces Presenting, FY2009 (Funding Opportunity Number 2008NEA01AMP2) was a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) intended to help communities across the United States experience high-quality presentations of major American artistic achievements.
How does this opportunity fit within the broader NEA American Masterpieces initiative?
This opportunity sat within the NEA's American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius initiative, which aimed to introduce (or reintroduce) Americans to outstanding works, artists, and artistic legacies through performances, exhibitions, tours, and learning activities in communities of all sizes across all 50 states.
What did the "Presenting" category emphasize?
The Presenting category emphasized the essential role of presenting organizations in connecting artists and masterworks to the public. The focus was on presentation and engagement, not on commissioning or creating brand-new work.
What was the central project requirement?
Supported projects had to be genuinely multidisciplinary. Applicants needed to propose either (1) one integrated multidisciplinary presentation or (2) a multidisciplinary series composed of multiple single-discipline presentations.
What does "multidisciplinary" mean in this program?
Based on the announcement, "multidisciplinary" meant crossing or combining disciplines in a meaningful way. The intent was not to simply add minor elements from another field, but to present work that genuinely spans multiple disciplines.
Were single-discipline projects eligible?
No. The program explicitly excluded projects that mainly featured or supported just one discipline. Examples of primarily single-discipline projects that would not qualify included projects that are primarily dance, music, musical theater, opera, or visual arts alone.
What if an applicant was unsure whether their project met the multidisciplinary threshold?
The announcement encouraged potential applicants to consult NEA Presenting staff in advance if there was doubt about whether a project met the program's definition of multidisciplinary.
What kinds of artistic work did the NEA want to support through this program?
The NEA wanted projects that were artistically excellent and carried historical or cultural significance, while also reflecting a broad range of American genres and traditions. Presenters were allowed to define "master artists" and "masterworks" in ways that fit their communities and curatorial visions.
Did the program restrict applicants to a fixed canon of American masterworks?
No. The program allowed presenters to define "master artists" and "masterworks" in ways that matched local context and curatorial goals, rather than limiting applicants to a single fixed canon.
What themes or approaches were eligible for project content?
Examples of eligible themes and approaches included: presentations drawn from the American classical canon; revivals, reconstructions, or restagings of collaborations by master artists; revivals or reconstructions of works by master artists; works of major historical or cultural importance; masterworks representing newer works or art forms; and lesser-known masterworks or works by master artists with special relevance to a region or community.
Could applicants propose commissions or brand-new works?
No. Commissions and brand-new works were not eligible under this category. The program was oriented toward presenting and contextualizing existing masterworks rather than funding new creation.
Were educational or interpretive activities required?
Yes. Every project had to include educational, interpretive, or contextual components designed to help audiences engage more deeply with the work.
What types of educational or contextual components were mentioned as examples?
Examples listed in the announcement included discussions, master classes, seminars, exhibitions, program materials, and cooperative learning projects with schools or community institutions.
If educational elements were for children or youth, were there additional expectations?
Yes. If the educational elements were curriculum-based and aimed at children or youth, applicants were expected to align them with national or state arts education standards.
Who could apply for this opportunity?
The program welcomed applications from a wide variety of presenting organizations, regardless of size, genre, or aesthetic approach. It referenced networks of presenters, college or university presenters, local/regional/national presenters, and national service organizations (and their networks) as potential applicants.
What kinds of organizations were eligible applicants?
Eligibility included: U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (other than institutions of higher education); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and units of state or local government, including federally recognized tribal governments.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were eligible, as described in the announcement.
Were government entities eligible?
Yes. Units of state or local government, including federally recognized tribal governments, were eligible.
Which organizations were specifically ineligible?
State arts agencies (the 50 state and six jurisdictional SAAs) and their regional arts organizations were specifically ineligible for this opportunity.
What programming history was required to be eligible?
An applicant organization needed a three-year history of programming that included presenting activity prior to the deadline.
Were there compliance requirements related to prior NEA awards?
Yes. Organizations had to be up to date on final reports for any prior NEA awards.
Could multiple organizations collaborate on a single project?
Yes. For multi-organization projects, the NEA required that one eligible organization serve as the official applicant, submit the application, and take full responsibility for the grant.
How many applications could an organization submit under American Masterpieces Presenting in a year?
The program limited organizations to one American Masterpieces Presenting application per year.
Could an organization apply to other NEA opportunities at the same time?
Yes, applicants could apply to other NEA opportunities as long as the projects were distinctly different and costs did not overlap with other federally supported projects. The announcement referenced NEA Jazz Masters Live as an example.
What were the expected number of awards?
The NEA expected to make about 40 awards under this opportunity.
What was the grant amount range?
Grant amounts ranged from a minimum (floor) of $10,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $100,000.
Was matching or cost sharing required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients needed to provide non-federal matching resources.
What CFDA number applied to this program?
This program fell under CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was June 9, 2008. The application deadline was September 26, 2008.
What time was the application due on the deadline date?
Grants.gov was required to receive submissions by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 26, 2008.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on October 26, 2008.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 2008NEA01AMP2.
Was this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The announcement described it as a discretionary grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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