NEA Shakespeare in American Communities, FY2024
ID: 351020Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Award Range

$1M - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Arts

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351020

Additional Information

https://www.arts.gov/program-solicitation-shakespeare-american-communities
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Nov 16, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jan 18, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering a cooperative agreement grant for the program titled "NEA Shakespeare in American Communities, FY2024". This program aims to bring professional performances of William Shakespeare's plays and related educational activities to middle and high school students across the United States, including those in juvenile justice facilities. The program provides an opportunity for students to experience live, professional theater and engage with the works of Shakespeare. Since its inception in 2003, approximately 2.5 million students have participated in the program. In 2025, the program will expand its focus to include works inspired by Shakespeare and offer apprenticeships for early and mid-career theater administrators and technicians. The grant funds will support program management expenses as well as subgrants to participating theater companies. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible to apply for this cooperative agreement. The deadline for submission is January 18, 2024. For more information and application instructions, please visit the program solicitation.

Point(s) of Contact
webmgr@arts.gov
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