Our Town Department is offering grants for creative placemaking projects that promote the livability and vitality of communities through the arts. Funding is available for Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design Projects that capture the essence of communities, as well as projects aimed at enhancing knowledge about creative placemaking. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, local government entities, cultural organizations, and arts and design service organizations. Grants range from $25,000 to $200,000 for partnership projects and $25,000 to $100,000 for knowledge-building initiatives. The closing date for applications is Sep 12, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 283652
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2016NEA01OT |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Our Town FY 17 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts_Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2016 Applications must be received by September 12, 2016, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2016 Applications must be received by September 12, 2016, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time |
| Archive Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | Organizations may apply for creative placemaking projects that contribute to the livability of communities and place the arts at their core. Our Town offers support for projects in two areas:
• Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design Projects that represent the distinct character and quality of their communities. These projects require a partnership between a nonprofit organization and a local government entity, with one of the partners being a cultural organization. Matching grants range from $25,000 to $200,000. • Projects that Build Knowledge About Creative Placemaking. These projects are available to arts and design service organizations, and industry, policy, or university organizations that provide technical assistance to those doing place-based work. Matching grants range from $25,000 to $100,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Our Town Guidelines |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Web Manager
Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Web Manager Email: webmgr@arts.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.024 | NONE | Our Town FY 17 | PKG00223387 | May 09, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283652 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
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