Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPS1003
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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 Universal Design Leadership Project, 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 Dec 17, 2009 and posted on Nov 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2010 Proposal Receipt Deadline February 17, 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., Eastern Time, 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.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $65,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments.
- 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 Endowment s Legal Requirements including nonprofit, tax exempt status at the time of application. Have at least three years of experience with the universal design field. Have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment award(s) previously received.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offered this FY 2010 grant opportunity, titled the NEA Universal Design Leadership Project, as a single cooperative agreement meant to push universal design further into the mainstream of American design and everyday life. The core idea was to move universal design beyond being seen primarily as a disability-related concern and instead frame it as a widely valued approach to designing spaces and landscapes that work well for everyone. The NEA wanted a project that would increase understanding, acceptance, and real-world practice of universal design among professional designers, design educators, and the general public, while also reaching adjacent audiences who shape the built environment, such as developers, city planners, and consumers.
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a typical grant, meaning the selected organization would be expected to work closely with an NEA Project Director throughout the project. NEA funding could begin no earlier than September 1, 2010, and the overall period of support could last up to two years. A key restriction was that an organization could not receive more than one NEA award for the same project during the same or overlapping period of support, preventing duplicate NEA funding for a single effort.
The scope of work emphasized leadership-level activities that could influence the field nationally, particularly projects tied to recommendations from the NEA report Envisioning Universal Design: Creating an Inclusive Society (based on an October 2-3, 2003 meeting). Applicants were encouraged to implement one or more of those recommendations in practical, visible ways. Examples included identifying and documenting best-practice universal design projects and widely disseminating that information; creating stronger connections among designers, decision makers, the disability community, and the broader public; and building alliances with strategic partners in government or the nonprofit sector whose existing infrastructure could help scale universal design efforts. The NEA also highlighted education-focused strategies, such as developing universal design curriculum modules for graduate and postgraduate design programs or supporting research opportunities for students and faculty. Another priority area was engaging public policymakers and raising awareness so universal design could become part of their priorities, including potential collaboration with groups like the Mayors Institute on City Design. Across all approaches, the NEA stressed innovation, relevance to spaces and/or landscapes, and collaboration with targeted populations rather than working in isolation.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated one award totaling $65,000, with both the floor and ceiling set at $65,000. Cost sharing or matching was required, so the recipient would need to bring non-federal resources to the project as part of the budget plan. The program fell under CFDA 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals), and it was posted on November 23, 2009, with an archive date of March 11, 2010.
Eligibility was limited to U.S. organizations and governmental entities that could demonstrate capacity and credibility in universal design. Eligible applicants included nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations (other than higher education institutions), public and private institutions of higher education, and units of state or local government, including federally recognized tribal governments and tribal communities. To qualify, applicants had to meet NEA legal requirements (including nonprofit tax-exempt status at the time of application, where applicable), have at least three years of experience in the universal design field, and be up to date on final reports for any prior NEA awards. Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The original deadline was February 9, 2010, later extended to February 17, 2010, with submissions due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time and a strong recommendation to apply at least 10 days early to avoid technical issues.
Overall, the NEA Universal Design Leadership Project, FY 2010, was a targeted, single-award opportunity aimed at field-building: changing professional norms, strengthening education and partnerships, elevating exemplary projects, and increasing public and policymaker engagement so universal design would be more broadly understood and practiced in American spaces and landscapes.
FAQs: NEA Universal Design Leadership Project (FY 2010)
What was the NEA Universal Design Leadership Project (FY 2010)?
It was a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) FY 2010 funding opportunity offered as a single cooperative agreement to help move universal design further into the mainstream of American design and everyday life, especially in spaces and landscapes.
What was the main purpose of this opportunity?
The NEA aimed to increase understanding, acceptance, and real-world practice of universal design among professional designers, design educators, and the general public, while also reaching related audiences that influence the built environment (for example, developers, city planners, and consumers).
How did the NEA frame "universal design" in this project?
The opportunity emphasized positioning universal design as a broadly valued approach that benefits everyone, rather than treating it primarily as a disability-related concern.
Was this a standard grant or something different?
It was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a typical grant. That meant the selected organization would be expected to work closely with an NEA Project Director throughout the project.
How many awards were anticipated?
The NEA anticipated making one award.
What was the award amount?
The total award amount was set at $65,000. Both the minimum and maximum (floor and ceiling) were $65,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient needed to bring non-federal resources to the project as part of the budget plan.
When could NEA funding begin?
NEA funding could begin no earlier than September 1, 2010.
How long could the period of support last?
The overall period of support could last up to two years.
Could an organization receive more than one NEA award for the same project during the same time period?
No. A key restriction was that an organization could not receive more than one NEA award for the same project during the same or overlapping period of support. This prevented duplicate NEA funding for a single effort.
What kinds of activities did the NEA want to support?
The scope of work emphasized leadership-level activities with national influence that would help change professional norms, strengthen education and partnerships, elevate exemplary projects, and increase engagement with the public and policymakers around universal design for spaces and/or landscapes.
Did the opportunity connect to any prior NEA report or recommendations?
Yes. The NEA encouraged projects tied to recommendations in the report Envisioning Universal Design: Creating an Inclusive Society, which was based on an October 2-3, 2003 meeting.
What are examples of projects the NEA highlighted as aligned with this opportunity?
Examples mentioned included identifying and documenting best-practice universal design projects and widely disseminating that information; creating stronger connections among designers, decision makers, the disability community, and the broader public; and building alliances with strategic partners in government or the nonprofit sector whose existing infrastructure could help scale universal design efforts.
Did the NEA encourage partnerships and collaboration?
Yes. The NEA stressed collaboration, including connecting designers and decision makers with targeted populations, rather than working in isolation.
What audiences was the project expected to reach?
The opportunity emphasized reaching professional designers, design educators, and the general public, as well as adjacent audiences that shape the built environment such as developers, city planners, and consumers.
Were education and curriculum development included in the scope?
Yes. The NEA highlighted education-focused strategies such as developing universal design curriculum modules for graduate and postgraduate design programs and supporting research opportunities for students and faculty.
Was engaging policymakers part of the intended work?
Yes. A priority area was engaging public policymakers and raising awareness so universal design could become part of their priorities.
Did the NEA mention any example of a potential policymaker-focused collaboration?
Yes. The opportunity referenced potential collaboration with groups like the Mayors Institute on City Design.
Were innovation and relevance part of the evaluation emphasis?
The NEA stressed innovation and relevance to spaces and/or landscapes, along with collaboration, as central themes across approaches.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. organizations and governmental entities that could demonstrate capacity and credibility in universal design.
What types of organizations were listed as eligible?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations (other than higher education institutions), public and private institutions of higher education, and units of state or local government, including federally recognized tribal governments and tribal communities.
What experience requirements did applicants need to meet?
Applicants needed at least three years of experience in the universal design field.
Were there compliance requirements related to prior NEA awards?
Yes. Applicants had to be up to date on final reports for any prior NEA awards.
What legal or status requirements applied to nonprofits?
Where applicable, nonprofits needed to meet NEA legal requirements, including having nonprofit tax-exempt status at the time of application.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The original deadline was February 9, 2010, and it was later extended to February 17, 2010. Submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Did the NEA recommend submitting early?
Yes. The NEA strongly recommended applying at least 10 days early to avoid technical issues.
What CFDA number applied to this opportunity?
The program fell under CFDA 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on November 23, 2009, with an archive date of March 11, 2010.
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