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News from the NEA
Application guidelines for the next round of Grants for Arts Projects are available on the NEA's Web site. Within each arts field or discipline, organizations may apply under the following categories:
• Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants: To support projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. Grants are for $10,000. (Deadline: June 1, 2006)
• Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth: To advance arts education for children and youth in school-based or community-based settings. An organization may request a grant amount from $5,000 to $150,000. (Deadline: June 12, 2006)
• Access to Artistic Excellence: To encourage and support artistic excellence, preserve our cultural heritage, and provide access to the arts for all Americans. An organization may request a grant amount from $5,000 to $150,000. (Next deadline: August 14, 2006)
For guidelines and to learn more about application requirements for each category, go to www.arts.gov/grants/apply , select the field or discipline most relevant to your project, and choose Grants for Arts Projects.
Organizations will be able to apply to any NEA Grants for Arts Projects category using Grants.gov, the federal government's online application system. While it will still be possible to submit a paper application, the NEA strongly encourages you to begin taking advantage of the benefits of applying electronically. For those who have not yet done so, your organization must register with Grants.gov before you can submit an electronic application. The four-step Grants.gov registration process cannot be completed in a single day; it is recommended that you allow at least two weeks. Do not wait until the day of an application deadline to register. You'll find step-by-step registration instructions on both the NEA Web site and at www.grants.gov/GetStarted .
Even if you don't apply through Grants.gov this time, it is recommended that you register now so you will be prepared when the use of Grants.gov is required.
Want to stay informed about NEA funding opportunities? To receive an email
whenever new guidelines are posted or existing guidelines are modified, go to
www.grants.gov/FedGrantsNotification2
to sign up for Grants.gov's free notification service. Sign-up is easy and you
can also choose to be notified about funding opportunities at other federal agencies
that may be of interest to you.
