Opportunity Information: Apply for 2016NEA01OT
Apply for 2016NEA01OT
- The NEA in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Our Town FY 17" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.024.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 09, 2016 and posted on May 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 2016. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Our Town FY 17 is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to fund creative placemaking projects that improve the livability of communities while putting arts and culture at the center of local development efforts. The program supports place-based work that helps communities strengthen their identity, enhance public spaces, and advance social, economic, and physical outcomes through arts-driven strategies. Funding is provided as matching grants, meaning applicants are expected to supply non-federal cost share or matching resources alongside the NEA award.
The opportunity is organized into two main project types. The first focuses on Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design, supporting projects that reflect the distinct character and quality of a community. A core requirement for this category is partnership: proposals must be submitted by a nonprofit organization working in formal collaboration with a local government entity, and at least one of those two partners must be a cultural organization. This track is intended for on-the-ground community projects that can range from arts programming that activates public places, to cultural planning efforts that shape long-term community development, to design-oriented initiatives that integrate artists and designers into the planning of public spaces or community infrastructure. Matching award amounts for this category range from $25,000 up to $200,000, with $200,000 listed as the overall award ceiling.
The second project type supports efforts that Build Knowledge About Creative Placemaking. Rather than funding a single local implementation project, this track is aimed at strengthening the field by supporting organizations that provide technical assistance, develop research or tools, share best practices, or otherwise help practitioners doing place-based work. Eligible applicants for this knowledge-building category include arts and design service organizations as well as industry, policy, or university-based organizations positioned to provide guidance and support to communities and partners engaged in creative placemaking. Matching grants for this category range from $25,000 to $100,000.
Eligibility is broad and includes many public and nonprofit entities: state, county, city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit category). The funding activity area is arts (aligned with cultural affairs), and the CFDA number associated with the program is 45.024. The funding opportunity number is 2016NEA01OT.
Key administrative details include an original and current application deadline of September 12, 2016, with the opportunity posted on May 9, 2016 (and created the same day). The program is offered through the NEA and uses a grant funding instrument. In practical terms, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate a clear arts-centered approach, strong cross-sector partnership (especially for the first category), and a compelling plan for community impact or field-wide benefit, along with the required matching resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Our Town FY 17 (NEA)
What is the Our Town FY 17 grant opportunity?
Our Town FY 17 is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that funds creative placemaking projects. The goal is to improve the livability of communities by putting arts and culture at the center of local development efforts.
What does the program mean by "creative placemaking" in this opportunity?
In this opportunity, creative placemaking refers to place-based work that uses arts-driven strategies to help communities strengthen their identity, enhance public spaces, and advance social, economic, and physical outcomes.
What kinds of outcomes is the NEA looking for through Our Town FY 17?
The opportunity emphasizes projects that improve community livability and create measurable benefits such as stronger community identity, better public spaces, and broader social, economic, and physical outcomes enabled through arts and culture.
Is this funding a grant or another type of federal assistance?
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
Is Our Town FY 17 a competitive or formula-based program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning awards are competitively made at the discretion of the funding agency (NEA), rather than distributed by formula.
Does Our Town FY 17 require matching funds?
Yes. Funding is provided as matching grants, so applicants are expected to supply non-federal cost share or matching resources alongside the NEA award.
What are the two main project types supported by this opportunity?
The opportunity is organized into two main project types: (1) Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design; and (2) Build Knowledge About Creative Placemaking.
What is the "Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design" project type?
This project type supports place-based projects that reflect the distinct character and quality of a community. It can include arts programming that activates public places, cultural planning that shapes long-term community development, and design-oriented initiatives that integrate artists and designers into planning for public spaces or community infrastructure.
Is partnership required for the Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design category?
Yes. Proposals for this category must be submitted by a nonprofit organization working in formal collaboration with a local government entity.
Does at least one partner need to be a cultural organization for the Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design category?
Yes. At least one of the two required partners (the nonprofit or the local government entity) must be a cultural organization.
What is the award range for Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design?
Matching award amounts for this category range from $25,000 up to $200,000, with $200,000 listed as the overall award ceiling.
What is the "Build Knowledge About Creative Placemaking" project type?
This project type focuses on strengthening the creative placemaking field rather than funding a single local implementation project. It supports efforts like technical assistance, research or tool development, and sharing best practices to help practitioners doing place-based work.
Who is eligible to apply under the Build Knowledge About Creative Placemaking category?
Eligible applicants for this category include arts and design service organizations, as well as industry, policy, or university-based organizations positioned to provide guidance and support to communities and partners engaged in creative placemaking.
What is the award range for Build Knowledge About Creative Placemaking?
Matching grants for this category range from $25,000 to $100,000.
Who can apply for Our Town FY 17 (general eligibility)?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, city, or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit category).
Can a nonprofit organization apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status are eligible (excluding higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit category).
Can a local government entity apply?
Yes. Local government types listed as eligible include city or township governments, county governments, and other eligible public entities such as special district governments.
Are tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are schools or school districts eligible to apply?
Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicants.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is arts (aligned with cultural affairs).
What is the CFDA number for Our Town FY 17?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 45.024.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 2016NEA01OT.
Which federal agency offers this program?
The program is offered through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 9, 2016 (and created the same day).
What is the application deadline for Our Town FY 17?
The original and current application deadline is September 12, 2016.
What does a strong application generally need to demonstrate under this opportunity?
Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate a clear arts-centered approach, strong cross-sector partnership (especially for the Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design category), and a compelling plan for community impact or field-wide benefit, along with the required matching resources.
How do the two project types differ in terms of what they fund?
Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design focuses on on-the-ground community projects tied to a specific place, such as activating public spaces or guiding local development through cultural planning and design. Build Knowledge About Creative Placemaking focuses on field-building support, such as technical assistance, research, tools, and best practices that can help multiple communities or practitioners.
What is the maximum award amount available under this opportunity?
The overall award ceiling stated is $200,000 (for the Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design project type). The knowledge-building project type has a stated maximum of $100,000.
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| Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Small Grants Program Apply for DOS MEX PD DF 2018 02 Funding Number: DOS MEX PD DF 2018 02 Agency: Department of State, U.S. Mission to Mexico Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $200,000 |
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