Our Town FY 17

Post Date

May 9th 2016

Application Due Date

September 12th 2016

Applications must be received by September 12, 2016, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time

Funding Opportunity Number

2016NEA01OT

CFDA Number(s)

45.024

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Arts

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

Funding

• Award Range:

  $25000 - $200000

Grant 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.

Contact Information

• Agency

  National Endowment for the Arts

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Web Manager

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Web manager's email address

• Agency Email Address:

  webmgr@arts.gov

• More Information:

  Our Town Guidelines