NEA AccessAbility Program Announcement, FY 2009

Post Date

July 14th 2008

Application Due Date

August 27th 2008

Funding Opportunity Number

2008NEA01ACC

CFDA Number(s)

45.024

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Arts

Number of Awards

3

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education

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, as detailed in the FY 2009 Grants for Arts Projects guidelines, at the time of application. Have at least a three-year history of experience that is directly related to the particular Grant Opportunity prior to the application deadline. Have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment award(s) previously received.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $50000 - $75000

Grant Description

This program announcement outlines three separate National Endowment for the Arts projects. These projects, listed below, provide career opportunities or arts programming for individuals with disabilities, older adults, or those in healthcare settings: Statewide Forums on Careers in the Arts for Individuals with Disabilities Access to Design Professions Arts in Healthcare Consultancy Program The Arts Endowment plans to award one grant for each project. Each grant may be renewed for up to four years, subject to agency priorities, the availability of funds, and grantee performance. These projects are managed by the Arts Endowment's AccessAbility Office, which works with a wide range of public and private partners. For more information on the background of each project, visit the Accessibility section of the Arts Endowment's Web site.

Contact Information

• Agency

  National Endowment for the Arts

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Web Manager

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Web Manager

• Agency Email Address:

  webmgr@arts.endow.gov

• More Information:

  NEA AccessAbility Program Announcement, FY 2009