Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009NEA01AMVAT
Apply for 2009NEA01AMVAT
- 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 Visual Arts Touring, FY 2010" 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 Jun 30, 2009 and posted on Jun 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 2009 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 17, 2009.. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County 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 Endowment s Legal Requirements, including nonprofit, tax exempt status, as detailed in the FY 2010 Grants for Arts Projects guidelines, at the time of application. 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 award(s) previously received. For touring exhibitions that involve collections from 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 Visual Arts Touring 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. 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 Visual Arts Touring guidelines.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NEA American Masterpieces Visual Arts Touring grant for FY 2010 was a discretionary federal grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts designed to support the creation and or touring of high-quality exhibitions that highlight major achievements in United States visual art. It sat under the broader American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius initiative, which aimed to bring standout examples of Americas cultural and artistic heritage to audiences in both large and small communities across all 50 states. Within that larger umbrella, this specific opportunity focused on the evolution and richness of American visual arts, encouraging projects that help Americans encounter exceptional work through well-planned touring exhibitions paired with meaningful interpretive and educational engagement.
The program emphasized access and reach through touring requirements that made the exhibitions practical for smaller and mid-sized institutions, not just large museums. Funded exhibitions needed to be scaled appropriately so they could travel and be installed in small and mid-sized venues, and they had to be presented for 8 to 12 weeks at 2 to 5 venues (the organizing institution could count as one of those venues). The number of tour stops was expected to fit the nature, fragility, and logistical demands of the works being shown. Importantly, the NEA made clear that touring an existing exhibition was eligible, meaning applicants did not have to develop a brand-new exhibition from scratch as long as the tour met the program goals and requirements.
Projects were expected to include educational and interpretive components, such as brochures and catalogues, that help audiences understand and connect with the art. For materials aimed at children and youth, applicants were required to ensure alignment with national or state arts education standards, signaling that the NEA wanted these exhibitions to be more than display events and to function as structured learning opportunities as well. In terms of content, the program allowed a wide range of possible themes and subject matter, explicitly naming examples such as the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, Native American art, African American art, Latino art, American art after 1945, WPA-era art, photography, portraiture, folk arts, decorative arts, the art of the American West, and design-related fields like industrial design, architecture, and costume and textiles. It also encouraged exhibitions drawn from unique collections, including private collections, as long as the resulting exhibition served public audiences through touring access.
Timing rules were central to planning. NEA support for a project could begin on or after May 1, 2010, and the exhibition was required to open by May 1, 2012. The grant period could be as long as four years, giving applicants room to handle research, curation, conservation, packing, shipping, venue scheduling, and education program development across multiple sites. Funding ranged from a floor of $30,000 to a ceiling of $300,000, and the opportunity required cost sharing or matching, meaning the NEA expected applicants to bring in additional cash and or in-kind support rather than relying entirely on federal funds.
Eligibility covered a broad set of US-based organizations, including nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, and units of state or local government, as well as federally recognized tribal governments. To qualify, an applicant had to meet the NEAs legal requirements (including nonprofit tax-exempt status where applicable) at the time of application, have a documented three-year history of programming prior to the deadline, and be current on final reporting for any prior NEA awards. For collaborative touring exhibitions that draw on collections from multiple organizations, the NEA required one eligible organization to act as the official applicant and assume full responsibility for the grant and compliance. The program also limited organizations to one American Masterpieces Visual Arts Touring application per year, though applying here did not prevent applying to other NEA opportunities as long as each request was for a distinctly different project. Notably, state arts agencies and regional arts organizations were not eligible to apply under these specific guidelines.
Administratively, applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, with the system receiving the application no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 17, 2009. The funding opportunity number was 2009NEA01AMVAT, the CFDA listing was 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals), and the announcement was posted June 30, 2009. Overall, the grant supported ambitious but practical touring exhibition projects that could travel widely, fit the capacities of smaller institutions, and provide strong interpretive and educational value while showcasing exceptional American visual art.
FAQs: NEA American Masterpieces Visual Arts Touring Grant (FY 2010)
What is the NEA American Masterpieces Visual Arts Touring grant (FY 2010)?
It was a discretionary federal grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) intended to support the creation and/or touring of high-quality exhibitions that highlight major achievements in United States visual art. It was part of the broader American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius initiative, which aimed to bring notable examples of Americas cultural and artistic heritage to audiences in large and small communities across all 50 states.
What types of projects did this opportunity support?
The program supported touring visual arts exhibitions focused on the evolution and richness of American visual arts. Projects were expected to be strong exhibitions paired with meaningful interpretive and educational engagement, and designed to reach audiences through practical touring requirements.
Did an applicant have to create a brand-new exhibition to be eligible?
No. The NEA explicitly stated that touring an existing exhibition was eligible. Applicants did not have to develop a new exhibition from scratch as long as the tour met the program goals and requirements.
What were the touring requirements for funded exhibitions?
Funded exhibitions had to be presented for 8 to 12 weeks at 2 to 5 venues. The organizing institution could count as one of the venues. The number of tour stops was expected to fit the nature, fragility, and logistical demands of the works being shown.
Why did the program emphasize smaller and mid-sized venues?
The guidelines emphasized access and reach by requiring exhibitions to be scaled so they could travel and be installed in small and mid-sized institutions, not only large museums. This requirement was intended to make touring practical for a broader range of communities and presenting organizations.
What kinds of educational and interpretive components were expected?
Projects were expected to include educational and interpretive components such as brochures and catalogues that help audiences understand and connect with the art. These components were meant to ensure the exhibitions functioned as more than display events and offered structured engagement and learning opportunities.
Were there special requirements for materials intended for children and youth?
Yes. For materials aimed at children and youth, applicants were required to ensure alignment with national or state arts education standards.
What subject areas or themes could an exhibition cover?
The program allowed a wide range of themes and subject matter in American visual arts. Examples explicitly named included the Hudson River School, American Impressionism, Native American art, African American art, Latino art, American art after 1945, WPA-era art, photography, portraiture, folk arts, decorative arts, the art of the American West, and design-related fields such as industrial design, architecture, and costume and textiles.
Could an exhibition be drawn from a private collection?
Yes. The program encouraged exhibitions drawn from unique collections, including private collections, as long as the resulting exhibition served public audiences through touring access.
When could NEA support for a funded project begin?
NEA support for a project could begin on or after May 1, 2010.
By when did the exhibition need to open?
The exhibition was required to open by May 1, 2012.
How long could the grant period last?
The grant period could be as long as four years, allowing time for research, curation, conservation, packing, shipping, venue scheduling, and education program development across multiple sites.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
Funding ranged from $30,000 (minimum) to $300,000 (maximum).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching. This meant the NEA expected applicants to bring in additional cash and/or in-kind support rather than relying entirely on federal funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included US-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments.
What organizational history requirements applied to applicants?
To qualify, an applicant had to meet the NEAs legal requirements (including nonprofit tax-exempt status where applicable) at the time of application and have a documented three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline.
Did applicants need to be up to date on prior NEA reporting?
Yes. Applicants had to be current on final reporting for any prior NEA awards.
How were collaborative touring exhibitions handled if multiple organizations contributed collections?
For collaborative touring exhibitions drawing on collections from multiple organizations, the NEA required one eligible organization to serve as the official applicant and assume full responsibility for the grant and compliance.
Could an organization submit more than one application to this specific program in the same year?
No. The program limited organizations to one American Masterpieces Visual Arts Touring application per year.
Could an organization apply to other NEA opportunities at the same time?
Yes. Applying to this opportunity did not prevent applying to other NEA opportunities as long as each request was for a distinctly different project.
Were state arts agencies or regional arts organizations eligible under these guidelines?
No. State arts agencies and regional arts organizations were not eligible to apply under these specific guidelines.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The application had to be received by Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 17, 2009.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number was 2009NEA01AMVAT.
What CFDA program listing applied to this opportunity?
The CFDA listing was 45.024, titled Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals.
When was this funding announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on June 30, 2009.
What was the overall purpose of the program in practice?
Overall, the grant was designed to support ambitious but practical touring exhibition projects that could travel widely, fit the capacities of smaller institutions, and provide strong interpretive and educational value while showcasing exceptional American visual art.
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