NEAPS2401: Empowering Communities through NEA Creative Placemaking Technical Assistance Program, FY2024

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced an exciting new opportunity under the funding opportunity number NEAPS2401, aimed at invigorating communities through the arts. The “NEA Creative Placemaking Technical Assistance Program, FY2024” falls under the discretionary category and is focused on promoting arts and cultural affairs. With an impressive award ceiling of $500,000, this cooperative agreement is geared towards fostering creative placemaking initiatives that integrate arts and culture into community planning and development.

Open to a diverse range of applicants including state, city, and township governments, tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits, the program seeks to enhance the role of the arts in community engagement and revitalization. The NEA is looking for a cooperator to administer this program, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to leveraging the arts as a catalyst for community enhancement and cultural enrichment. The goal of the Creative Placemaking Technical Assistance Program is not only to support artistic endeavors but also to facilitate the integration of arts into the fabric of communities, thereby strengthening local economies, enhancing quality of life, and fostering a sense of communal identity.

This initiative underscores the NEA’s commitment to supporting the arts as a vital component of community development and engagement. The deadline for applications is set for January 18, 2024, offering a significant opportunity for entities that are keen on utilizing the transformative power of the arts to uplift and revitalize communities. The Creative Placemaking Technical Assistance Program represents a strategic investment in cultural infrastructure, aiming to harness the potential of the arts to create more vibrant, cohesive, and resilient communities.