Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPS1005
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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 Creativity and Aging in America, 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 16, 2010 and posted on Jun 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2010 Proposal Receipt Deadline July 21, 2010 The Arts Endowment requires organizations to submit their proposals electronically through Grants.gov, the federal governments online application system. The Grants.gov system must receive your proposal no later than 1159 p.m. on the deadline date above. We strongly recommend that you submit at least 10 days in advance of the deadline to give yourself ample time to resolve any problems that you might encounter.. (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 $70,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Applicant 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. To be eligible, the applicant organization must Meet the Arts Endowments Legal Requirements at the time of application. Have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment award(s) previously received. Have at least a three year history of advancing arts opportunities for older Americans.
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Opportunity Summary:
NEA Creativity and Aging in America, FY 2010 (Funding Opportunity Number NEAPS1005) was a discretionary National Endowment for the Arts grant designed to strengthen and expand arts learning and participation opportunities for older Americans. The NEA sought to fund a single organization to serve as a "Cooperator" and run a focused technical assistance effort that could help the field grow in a coordinated, practical way. At its core, the opportunity centered on building shared tools and guidance so that more communities could offer high-quality arts programs for older adults, and so that artists and organizations would have clearer models for how to do this work well.
The primary project deliverable was the creation of an online directory and resource database that would map and describe arts learning programs for older Americans at the national, state, and local levels. This directory was expected to do more than list programs; it was intended to highlight key services and identify best practices for artists working with older adults. In other words, the NEA was looking for a resource that could help practitioners quickly find existing programs, understand what makes them effective, and replicate or adapt successful approaches in different settings. Alongside the directory, the cooperator was also expected to develop an online training course and a self-evaluation tool aimed at artists who want to build skills for working with older adults. These training and self-assessment components signaled that the grant was not only about information-sharing, but also about professional development and quality improvement for those delivering arts experiences to aging populations.
The award amount was fixed, with both an award ceiling and award floor of $70,000, and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The funding instrument type was listed as a grant (with the project described as a cooperative agreement), under CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals. The NEA indicated that project support could begin on or after December 1, 2010, and the period of support could last up to 18 months, meaning the funded organization would have roughly a year and a half to build and launch the directory/database and complete the related online training and self-evaluation resources.
Eligibility was open to a range of U.S.-based entities, including nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), public and private institutions of higher education, and units of government such as state, county, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. However, the announcement emphasized several specific eligibility conditions: applicants needed to meet the NEA's legal requirements at the time of application, be current on final reporting for any prior NEA awards (with acceptable final report packages submitted by required due dates), and demonstrate at least a three-year history of advancing arts opportunities for older Americans. That experience requirement made clear the NEA was looking for an established organization with a proven track record in arts and aging, not a start-up effort.
The application process was electronic only, submitted through Grants.gov, with a proposal receipt deadline of July 21, 2010, by 11:59 p.m. The notice strongly recommended submitting at least 10 days early to avoid technical issues, reflecting standard federal grants guidance that last-minute submissions can be derailed by registration, validation, or system problems. The opportunity was posted and created on June 16, 2010, and later archived on August 20, 2010. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was the NEA Web Manager via the NEA website announcement link.
In practical terms, this grant was structured as a targeted capacity-building investment: the NEA was not primarily funding direct services in one location, but rather paying an experienced organization to create field-wide infrastructure. The expected outcome was a more connected national landscape of arts learning programs for older adults, backed by an accessible directory of programs and resources plus training and self-assessment tools that could raise the standard of practice for artists and organizations working in creativity and aging.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NEA Creativity and Aging in America, FY 2010 (NEAPS1005)
What is the NEA Creativity and Aging in America, FY 2010 opportunity (NEAPS1005)?
This was a discretionary National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding opportunity designed to strengthen and expand arts learning and participation opportunities for older Americans. The focus was on helping the field grow in a coordinated, practical way by building shared tools, guidance, and professional development resources.
What was the main goal of this grant?
The main goal was to fund one organization to serve as a "Cooperator" and run a focused technical assistance effort that would support high-quality arts programs for older adults across the country. The project emphasized field-wide infrastructure rather than localized direct services.
How many awards was the NEA planning to make under this opportunity?
The NEA sought to fund a single organization for this project.
What does it mean that the funded organization would serve as a "Cooperator"?
In this opportunity, the NEA was looking for one organization to take a leadership role in coordinating and delivering technical assistance for the field. The project was described as a cooperative agreement, indicating a structured, outcomes-driven effort centered on practical tools and guidance for arts and aging work.
What were the required project deliverables?
The primary deliverables were:
- An online directory and resource database mapping and describing arts learning programs for older Americans at national, state, and local levels.
- An online training course for artists who want to build skills for working with older adults.
- A self-evaluation tool for artists focused on improving practice and quality when working with older adult participants.
What was the online directory and resource database expected to include?
The directory was intended to go beyond a simple list of programs. It was expected to map and describe arts learning programs for older Americans and also highlight key services and identify best practices for artists working with older adults, so practitioners could find programs, understand what makes them effective, and replicate or adapt successful approaches.
Was the grant primarily intended to fund direct arts programming in one community?
No. The opportunity was framed as a targeted capacity-building investment. The NEA was primarily funding the creation of field-wide infrastructure: a national directory/resource database and associated online training and self-evaluation tools.
Who was the intended audience for the resources created under this grant?
Based on the stated deliverables, the resources were intended to support the broader field, including artists and organizations working with older adults, and communities seeking models and guidance for offering high-quality arts programs for older Americans.
How much funding was available?
The award amount was fixed at $70,000. The funding opportunity listed both an award ceiling and an award floor of $70,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What was the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type was listed as a grant, with the project described as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program was this opportunity under?
This opportunity was listed under CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals.
When could the project start?
The NEA indicated that project support could begin on or after December 1, 2010.
How long could the period of support last?
The period of support could last up to 18 months.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to a range of U.S.-based entities, including:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Units of government (state, county, city, or township governments)
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Were there additional eligibility conditions beyond organization type?
Yes. The announcement emphasized that applicants needed to:
- Meet the NEA's legal requirements at the time of application
- Be current on final reporting for any prior NEA awards (with acceptable final report packages submitted by required due dates)
- Demonstrate at least a three-year history of advancing arts opportunities for older Americans
What does the three-year history requirement mean in practical terms?
It means the NEA was seeking an established organization with a proven track record in advancing arts opportunities for older Americans, rather than a start-up or newly formed effort.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were electronic only and had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The proposal receipt deadline was July 21, 2010, by 11:59 p.m.
Did the announcement recommend applying early?
Yes. The notice strongly recommended submitting at least 10 days early to avoid technical issues, including potential registration, validation, or system problems associated with electronic submission.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 16, 2010, and later archived on August 20, 2010.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact for help accessing the full announcement was the NEA Web Manager via the NEA website announcement link.
What outcomes was the NEA aiming for with this project?
The expected outcome was a more connected national landscape of arts learning programs for older adults, supported by an accessible directory of programs and resources and strengthened by online training and self-assessment tools intended to raise the standard of practice for artists and organizations working in creativity and aging.
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