Opportunity Information: Apply for 2015NEA01AW1
Apply for 2015NEA01AW1
- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEA Art Works, FY 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 Dec 12, 2014 and posted on Dec 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 2015 The Grants.gov system must receive your validated and accepted application no later than 1159 p.m., Eastern Time, on February 19, 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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- 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 State governments Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts.
- An organization may submit only one application through one of the following FY 2016 categories Art Works or Challenge America. The Arts Endowments support of a project may start on or after January 1, 2016. Generally, a period of performance of up to two years is allowed. 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. 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 sponsor are not allowed. See more information on fiscal sponsors.) 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. An organization whose primary purpose is to channel resources (financial, human, or other) to an affiliated organization is not eligible to apply if the affiliated organization submits its own application. This prohibition applies even if each organization has its own 501(c)(3) status. For example, the Friends of ABC Museum may not apply if the ABC Museum applies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NEA Art Works FY 2016 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 2015NEA01AW1) is a discretionary federal grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts designed to support high-quality arts projects that create strong artistic work, deepen public engagement, and strengthen the broader arts ecosystem. The program frames "Art Works" in three connected ways: the works of art themselves, the ways art affects audiences and communities, and the reality that art is also the labor of artists and arts professionals. In practice, the NEA is looking to fund projects that demonstrate the arts as a force that adds value to individuals and communities, builds connection, and supports creativity and innovation across society and the economy.
A central emphasis of this program is catalytic impact. The NEA expresses a clear preference for projects that are likely to be transformative, meaning they can drive meaningful change such as advancing new or existing art forms, introducing new approaches to creation or presentation, or finding new ways to engage the public with art. In addition to being transformative, competitive projects are expected to be distinctive, offering fresh insights and field-specific or public value through unconventional solutions. The NEA also highlights the importance of projects that can be shared or emulated, or that are likely to spark further advances in the field, signaling that it values models, methods, or outcomes that travel beyond a single organization or community.
Funding levels for Art Works in this cycle range from an award floor of $10,000 to an award ceiling of $100,000, and the program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient must provide non-federal resources to match the federal funds according to the program rules. The NEA specifies that grant-supported activities may begin on or after January 1, 2016, and that a period of performance of up to two years is generally permitted, which gives applicants flexibility to plan multi-phase projects, tours, community engagement arcs, commissioning timelines, educational components, or evaluation periods.
Eligibility is broad but specific. Applicants may include nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (excluding fiscal sponsorship arrangements), units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments or tribal communities. The NEA notes that eligible applicants can include arts organizations, local arts agencies, arts service organizations, local education agencies such as school districts, and other organizations capable of advancing the NEA's goals. To qualify, an organization must meet the NEA's legal requirements (including having nonprofit tax-exempt status at the time of application), must apply directly on its own behalf (applications through a fiscal sponsor are not allowed), must have a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline, and must be up to date on final reporting for any previous NEA awards. The opportunity also restricts applications from organizations whose primary purpose is to channel resources to an affiliated organization when that affiliated organization is also applying; for example, a "Friends of" fundraising entity may not apply if the affiliated museum submits its own application, even if both have separate 501(c)(3) status.
There is also an important submission limitation: an organization may submit only one application total under either the FY 2016 Art Works category or the Challenge America category, not both. This means applicants must choose the best fit and focus their effort into one proposal for the cycle.
The application deadline for this posted opportunity was February 19, 2015, with the requirement that Grants.gov receive a validated and accepted application no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date. The listing is associated with CFDA 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals). For full details, applicants were directed to the complete NEA website announcement, and assistance for accessing the announcement was available through the NEA Web Manager.
NEA Art Works FY 2016 (2015NEA01AW1) - FAQs
What is the NEA Art Works FY 2016 grant opportunity?
The NEA Art Works FY 2016 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 2015NEA01AW1) is a discretionary federal grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts that supports high-quality arts projects. The program is designed to create strong artistic work, deepen public engagement, and strengthen the broader arts ecosystem.
What does the NEA mean by "Art Works"?
The program frames "Art Works" in three connected ways: (1) the works of art themselves, (2) the ways art affects audiences and communities, and (3) the reality that art is also the labor of artists and arts professionals.
What types of projects is the NEA looking to fund under Art Works?
The NEA is looking for projects that show the arts as a force that adds value to individuals and communities, builds connection, and supports creativity and innovation across society and the economy.
What is the central emphasis of this program?
A central emphasis is catalytic impact. The NEA expresses a preference for projects that are likely to be transformative and drive meaningful change in artistic practice, presentation, or public engagement.
What does "transformative" mean in this grant context?
In this context, "transformative" refers to projects that can drive meaningful change, such as advancing new or existing art forms, introducing new approaches to creation or presentation, or finding new ways to engage the public with art.
What makes a project competitive beyond being transformative?
Competitive projects are expected to be distinctive and offer fresh insights and field-specific or public value through unconventional solutions.
Does the NEA value projects that can be replicated or shared?
Yes. The NEA highlights the importance of projects that can be shared or emulated, or that are likely to spark further advances in the field. This suggests the NEA values models, methods, or outcomes that can travel beyond a single organization or community.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts for this cycle?
Funding ranges from an award floor of $10,000 to an award ceiling of $100,000.
Is there a cost-share or match requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Recipients must provide non-federal resources to match the federal funds according to the program rules.
When can grant-supported activities begin?
Grant-supported activities may begin on or after January 1, 2016.
How long is the period of performance?
A period of performance of up to two years is generally permitted.
What kinds of multi-phase project activities does the period of performance support?
The opportunity description notes that the timeline flexibility can support multi-phase projects such as tours, community engagement arcs, commissioning timelines, educational components, and evaluation periods.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants may include nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (excluding fiscal sponsorship arrangements), units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments or tribal communities.
Are arts organizations and arts agencies eligible?
Yes. The NEA notes that eligible applicants can include arts organizations, local arts agencies, and arts service organizations, as well as other organizations capable of advancing the NEA's goals.
Are school districts or other education entities eligible?
Yes. The NEA notes that eligible applicants can include local education agencies such as school districts, provided they meet the program requirements.
Does an organization need to be a 501(c)(3) at the time of application?
Yes. The organization must meet the NEA's legal requirements, including having nonprofit tax-exempt status at the time of application (when applying as a nonprofit).
Can an organization apply using a fiscal sponsor?
No. Fiscal sponsorship arrangements are excluded. An organization must apply directly on its own behalf, and applications through a fiscal sponsor are not allowed.
Is there a minimum organizational history requirement?
Yes. An organization must have a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline.
Are there requirements related to prior NEA awards?
Yes. Applicants must be up to date on final reporting for any previous NEA awards.
Can a "Friends of" or affiliated fundraising organization apply?
The opportunity restricts applications from organizations whose primary purpose is to channel resources to an affiliated organization when that affiliated organization is also applying. For example, a "Friends of" fundraising entity may not apply if the affiliated museum submits its own application, even if both have separate 501(c)(3) status.
How many applications can an organization submit?
An organization may submit only one application total under either the FY 2016 Art Works category or the Challenge America category, not both. Applicants must choose the best fit and submit a single proposal for the cycle.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
The application deadline was February 19, 2015.
Where did applicants need to submit the application?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the submission time requirement on the deadline date?
Grants.gov needed to receive a validated and accepted application no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 19, 2015.
What CFDA number is associated with this listing?
The listing is associated with CFDA 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals).
Where were applicants directed for full details?
Applicants were directed to the complete announcement on the NEA website.
Was assistance offered for accessing the full announcement?
Yes. Assistance for accessing the announcement was available through the NEA Web Manager.
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