Opportunity Information: Apply for 2014NEA03MINT
Apply for 2014NEA03MINT
- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "United States Mint Call for Artists Seeking Artists to Design United States Coins and Medals" 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 Nov 6, 2013 and posted on Nov 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 10, 2014 The Grants.gov system must receive your validated and accepted application no later than 1159 p.m., Eastern Time, on January 10, 2014.. (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 $8,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
- To qualify you must be a citizen of the United States, you must be willing to accept the Terms and Conditions link to Terms and Conditions, and you must be an established professional artist, defined as one who meets all of the following criteria has at least five years of relevant work experience, or has received specialized training in his or her artistic field, such as a degree or certification derives a portion of his or her individual earned income from his or her art or areas related to his or her art has experience in digital art techniques such as use of Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Wacom tablets or similar technology has a professional portfolio that includes published or publicly displayed art
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Opportunity Summary:
The "United States Mint Call for Artists Seeking Artists to Design United States Coins and Medals" is a federal opportunity to bring fresh creative talent into the design process for U.S. coins and medals through the United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP). The goal is to push coin and medal design in new directions by inviting professional artists to try new approaches, while still meeting the Mint's standards for producing designs that will represent the country well for years to come. Rather than functioning like a traditional grant to fund an independent project, this opportunity is structured as a procurement contract arrangement where selected artists are paid to create and submit design concepts for specific coin and medal programs.
Under this call, the United States Mint planned to award contracts to up to 20 artists to join the AIP. Artists in the program are compensated per design submission, with the amount depending on how many years they have been active in the AIP. The payment range listed is $2,000 to $3,000 for each design submission, plus an additional $5,000 bonus if the artist's design is selected and ultimately used on an official coin or medal. The opportunity lists an award floor of $2,000 and an award ceiling of $8,000, reflecting the per-submission and selection-payment structure described in the announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds or secure outside matching money as a condition of participation.
A key feature of the program is how the design moves from concept to finished coin or medal. Even when an AIP artist's design is chosen, the sculpting and final preparation for production are handled by United States Mint Sculptor-Engravers. Those Mint sculptor-engravers also develop designs for coin and medal programs themselves, but AIP artists expand the pool of creative ideas feeding into the final product lineup. When an AIP artist's design is selected, the artist receives formal recognition: they are credited as the designer in historical records, Certificates of Authenticity, and promotional materials. In most cases, the artist's initials appear on the finished coin or medal alongside the initials of the Mint Sculptor-Engraver who sculpted the design for manufacture, giving the artist a visible, lasting attribution on the object itself.
Eligibility is limited to individuals, not organizations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must be willing to accept the program's terms and conditions, and must qualify as established professional artists. The announcement defines "established professional artist" with several specific criteria: at least five years of relevant work experience or specialized training (such as a degree or certification), evidence that the artist earns at least a portion of their individual income from their art or closely related work, and experience with digital art techniques and tools. Examples of relevant digital skills and software named include Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and use of Wacom tablets or similar technology. Applicants must also have a professional portfolio that includes work that has been published or publicly displayed, underscoring that the program is intended for artists with demonstrated professional practice rather than beginners.
Administratively, the opportunity is associated with the National Endowment for the Arts as the agency name shown in the listing, and it is categorized under Arts activity (with a CFDA reference of 45.024, Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals). Despite the CFDA reference, the funding instrument type is clearly stated as a procurement contract, which aligns with the paid-submission and selection bonus model. The funding opportunity number is 2014NEA03MINT, and the listing notes it was posted on November 6, 2013, with an application deadline of January 10, 2014. Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov and validated and accepted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. For applicants who could not access the full announcement online, a contact point is provided through the NEA web manager, and an additional information link points to the complete web site announcement for full details and instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "United States Mint Call for Artists Seeking Artists to Design United States Coins and Medals"?
It is a federal opportunity to bring new creative talent into the design process for U.S. coins and medals through the United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP). Selected artists are paid to create and submit design concepts for specific coin and medal programs, with the goal of pushing design in new directions while meeting the Mint's production standards.
Is this a traditional grant or something else?
This is not described as a traditional grant to fund an independent project. The opportunity is structured as a procurement contract arrangement where artists are compensated for design submissions and may receive an additional bonus if their design is selected for use.
What program is this opportunity connected to?
The call is tied to the United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP), which expands the pool of creative ideas used in the Mint's coin and medal programs.
How many artists did the United States Mint plan to select?
The announcement states the United States Mint planned to award contracts to up to 20 artists to join the AIP.
How are selected artists paid?
Artists are compensated per design submission. The payment amount depends on how many years they have been active in the AIP, with a listed range of $2,000 to $3,000 for each design submission.
Is there any additional payment if an artist's design is chosen for an official coin or medal?
Yes. The opportunity lists an additional $5,000 bonus if the artist's design is selected and ultimately used on an official coin or medal.
What do the award floor and award ceiling mean in this listing?
The listing shows an award floor of $2,000 and an award ceiling of $8,000. This reflects the per-submission payment structure and the additional selection bonus described in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity explicitly states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants do not need to contribute their own funds or secure matching money as a condition of participation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to individuals (not organizations). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, must be willing to accept the program's terms and conditions, and must qualify as established professional artists as defined in the announcement.
Are organizations or teams allowed to apply?
No. The eligibility information provided states that eligibility is limited to individuals, not organizations.
What does the announcement mean by an "established professional artist"?
The announcement defines an established professional artist using multiple criteria, including: at least five years of relevant work experience or specialized training (such as a degree or certification), evidence that the artist earns at least a portion of their individual income from their art or closely related work, experience with digital art techniques and tools, and a professional portfolio showing work that has been published or publicly displayed.
How much experience or training is required to qualify as an established professional artist?
The criteria described include at least five years of relevant work experience or specialized training (such as a degree or certification).
Do applicants need to show they earn income from their art?
Yes. The definition of established professional artist includes evidence that the artist earns at least a portion of their individual income from their art or closely related work.
Are digital art skills required?
Yes. The eligibility criteria include experience with digital art techniques and tools.
What digital tools or software are mentioned as relevant examples?
The announcement references examples such as Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, and use of Wacom tablets or similar technology.
What kind of portfolio is expected?
Applicants must have a professional portfolio that includes work that has been published or publicly displayed, indicating the program is intended for artists with demonstrated professional practice.
If an AIP artist's design is selected, does the artist also sculpt the coin or medal?
No. Even when an AIP artist's design is chosen, the sculpting and final preparation for production are handled by United States Mint Sculptor-Engravers.
Do United States Mint Sculptor-Engravers create designs too?
Yes. The information provided states that Mint Sculptor-Engravers also develop designs for coin and medal programs themselves, while AIP artists expand the pool of creative ideas feeding into final selections.
How is an AIP artist credited if their design is used?
When an AIP artist's design is selected, the artist receives formal recognition and is credited as the designer in historical records, Certificates of Authenticity, and promotional materials.
Will the artist's initials appear on the coin or medal?
In most cases, yes. The artist's initials appear on the finished coin or medal alongside the initials of the Mint Sculptor-Engraver who sculpted the design for manufacture.
Which agency is shown in the listing?
Administratively, the listing shows the National Endowment for the Arts as the agency name.
How is the opportunity categorized in the listing?
It is categorized under an Arts activity and includes a CFDA reference of 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts - Grants to Organizations and Individuals), while also clearly stating the funding instrument type is a procurement contract.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number provided is 2014NEA03MINT.
When was the opportunity posted?
The listing notes it was posted on November 6, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed was January 10, 2014.
How did applicants need to submit their applications?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What time did the application need to be validated and accepted by on the deadline date?
The listing states applications had to be validated and accepted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date.
What if an applicant could not access the full announcement online?
A contact point is provided through the NEA web manager for applicants who could not access the full announcement online, and the listing also references an additional information link to the complete website announcement for full details and instructions.
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