Opportunity Information: Apply for 2015NEA01CAFT
Apply for 2015NEA01CAFT
- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEA Challenge America, FY2016" 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 Apr 16, 2015 The Grants.gov system must receive your validated and accepted application no later than 1159 p.m., Eastern Time, on April 16, 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 $10,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts City or township governments Special district governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- 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. Grants awarded under these guidelines generally may cover a period of performance of up to two years. An organization that has received Challenge America grants in FY 2013, 2014, and 2015 may not apply for a Challenge America grant under these FY 2016 guidelines. 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 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. 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 Challenge America program for FY 2016 (Funding Opportunity Number 2015NEA01CAFT) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Arts (CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts). It is designed mainly for small to mid-sized organizations and focuses on projects that expand access to the arts for underserved populations. The NEA defines underserved populations as people whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Importantly, age by itself (such as projects aimed only at youth or seniors) does not qualify a group as underserved unless at least one of the other limiting factors is also present.
This opportunity funds professional arts programming and projects that highlight the arts as a tool for community development. Applicants must align their proposal with one of two program objectives. The first, Engagement, emphasizes connecting the public with diverse and excellent art. The second, Livability, centers on strengthening communities through the arts. During the application process, organizations are asked to select the objective that best fits their project and to be clear about the results they expect to achieve. If funded, grantees are expected to provide evidence demonstrating those results.
Challenge America awards are fixed at $10,000, with a required minimum $10,000 match (cost share/matching is mandatory). The award floor and ceiling are both $10,000, meaning partial or larger NEA amounts are not available under this category. Supported projects may begin on or after January 1, 2016, and the typical period of performance can be up to two years.
Eligibility includes U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (other than institutions of higher education), units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal governments/communities. Examples of eligible applicants include arts organizations, local arts agencies, arts service organizations, school districts, and other organizations capable of advancing NEA goals. Applicants must apply on their own behalf; fiscal sponsorship or applying through a fiscal agent is not allowed. Organizations must also have at least a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline and must be current on final report obligations for any previous NEA awards.
There are also notable application limits and restrictions. An organization may submit only one application total across the FY 2016 Art Works and Challenge America categories, meaning it must choose one or the other. In addition, any organization that received Challenge America grants in FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015 is not eligible to apply for Challenge America funding under these FY 2016 guidelines. The NEA also restricts applications from organizations whose primary purpose is to funnel resources to an affiliated organization if that affiliate submits its own application, even if both entities have separate 501(c)(3) status (for example, a "Friends of" group cannot apply if the museum itself applies).
The application deadline for this funding cycle was April 16, 2015, and applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov and successfully validated and accepted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date. The opportunity was posted December 12, 2014, and later archived May 16, 2015. For applicants needing the full official announcement, the listing references the NEA website announcement and provides a contact point through the NEA Web Manager for access issues.
NEA Challenge America (FY 2016) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEA Challenge America program for FY 2016?
The NEA Challenge America program for FY 2016 (Funding Opportunity Number 2015NEA01CAFT) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). It is associated with CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
This program is designed mainly for small to mid-sized organizations and supports projects that expand access to the arts for underserved populations. It also supports professional arts programming and projects that highlight the arts as a tool for community development.
Who does the NEA consider an underserved population?
The NEA defines underserved populations as people whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by one or more of the following factors: geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability.
Does age alone qualify a group as underserved (for example, youth or seniors)?
No. Age by itself does not qualify a group as underserved under these guidelines. A project aimed only at youth or seniors would need to also address at least one other limiting factor (geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability) to meet the underserved population definition.
What kinds of projects does Challenge America fund?
The opportunity funds professional arts programming and projects that emphasize arts access for underserved groups. It also supports projects that highlight the arts as a tool for community development.
What are the two program objectives an applicant must choose from?
Applicants must align their proposal with one of two objectives:
- Engagement: Connecting the public with diverse and excellent art.
- Livability: Strengthening communities through the arts.
Do applicants need to select an objective during the application process?
Yes. Organizations are asked to select the objective (Engagement or Livability) that best fits their project.
What does the NEA expect regarding project results?
Applicants are expected to clearly describe the results they expect to achieve. If funded, grantees are expected to provide evidence demonstrating those results.
How much funding is available per award?
Challenge America awards are fixed at $10,000.
Is there a required match or cost share?
Yes. A minimum $10,000 match is required. Cost share/matching is mandatory.
Is the NEA award amount flexible (for example, less than or more than $10,000)?
No. The award floor and ceiling are both $10,000. Partial awards or larger NEA amounts are not available under this category.
When can a funded project start?
Supported projects may begin on or after January 1, 2016.
How long is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance can be up to two years.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes:
- U.S. nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Units of state or local government
- Federally recognized tribal governments/communities
Are institutions of higher education eligible as 501(c)(3) applicants?
No. The eligibility description specifies 501(c)(3) organizations other than institutions of higher education.
What are examples of eligible applicants?
Examples listed include arts organizations, local arts agencies, arts service organizations, school districts, and other organizations capable of advancing NEA goals.
Can an organization apply using a fiscal sponsor or fiscal agent?
No. Applicants must apply on their own behalf. Fiscal sponsorship or applying through a fiscal agent is not allowed.
Is there a minimum organizational history requirement?
Yes. Organizations must have at least a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline.
Do applicants need to be current on NEA reporting requirements?
Yes. Organizations must be current on final report obligations for any previous NEA awards.
How many applications can an organization submit for FY 2016 across NEA categories mentioned?
An organization may submit only one application total across the FY 2016 Art Works and Challenge America categories. The organization must choose one or the other.
Are there restrictions based on having received prior Challenge America grants?
Yes. Any organization that received Challenge America grants in FY 2013, FY 2014, and FY 2015 is not eligible to apply for Challenge America funding under these FY 2016 guidelines.
Are there restrictions related to affiliated organizations (such as a "Friends of" group)?
Yes. The NEA restricts applications from organizations whose primary purpose is to funnel resources to an affiliated organization if that affiliate submits its own application, even when both entities have separate 501(c)(3) status. An example given is that a "Friends of" group cannot apply if the museum itself applies.
What was the application deadline for this funding cycle?
The application deadline was April 16, 2015.
How were applications submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What does it mean that the application had to be "validated and accepted"?
For this opportunity, submissions needed to be successfully validated and accepted in Grants.gov by the deadline time.
What was the exact deadline time and time zone?
Applications had to be validated and accepted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 16, 2015.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on December 12, 2014, and later archived on May 16, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full official announcement?
The listing references the NEA website announcement for the full official details.
Who is the contact for access issues related to the official announcement?
The listing provides a contact point through the NEA Web Manager for access issues.
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