NEA Creative Placemaking Technical Assistance Program, FY2024
ID: 351019Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Award Range

$500K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Arts

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351019

Additional Information

https://www.arts.gov/program-solicitation-creative-placemaking-technical-assistance-program
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Creative Placemaking Technical Assistance Program for fiscal year 2024. This program aims to select a Cooperator to administer technical assistance initiatives that enhance community engagement and development through the arts. The funding, which requires cost-sharing or matching, has an award ceiling and floor of $500,000, reflecting the program's commitment to significant investment in arts-related projects. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, must submit their proposals by January 18, 2024, and can find additional information and application guidelines on the NEA's website or contact the NEA Web Manager at webmgr@arts.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    webmgr@arts.gov
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