The Arts Endowment is seeking an organization (Cooperator) to launch a technical assistance effort designed to advance arts opportunities for older Americans. As its primary task, the Cooperator will create an online directory and resource database
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of national, state, and local arts learning programs for older Americans, identifying key services and best practices for artists working with older adults. The project also involves development of an online training course and self-evaluation tool for artists seeking to build skills for working with older adults. The Arts Endowment's support of this project may start on or after December 1, 2010. Period of Support This Cooperative Agreement will begin no earlier than December 1, 2010, and may extend for up to 18 months.
Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NEAPS1005
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Jun 16, 2010
Creation Date: Jun 16, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 21, 2010 Proposal Receipt Deadline: July 21, 2010 The Arts Endowment requires organizations to submit their proposals electronically through Grants.gov, the federal government’s online application system. The Grants.gov system must receive your proposal no later than 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date above. We strongly recommend that you submit at least 10 days in advance of the deadline to give yourself ample time to resolve any problems that you might encounter.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 21, 2010 Proposal Receipt Deadline: July 21, 2010 The Arts Endowment requires organizations to submit their proposals electronically through Grants.gov, the federal government’s online application system. The Grants.gov system must receive your proposal no later than 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date above. We strongly recommend that you submit at least 10 days in advance of the deadline to give yourself ample time to resolve any problems that you might encounter.
Archive Date: Aug 20, 2010
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $70,000
Award Floor: $70,000
CFDA Number(s): 45.024 -- Promotion of the Arts_Grants to Organizations and Individuals
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Applicant Eligibility 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" at the time of application. • Have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all Arts Endowment award(s) previously received. • Have at least a three-year history of advancing arts opportunities for older Americans.
Agency Name
National Endowment for the Arts
Link to Full Announcement
NEA Web Site Announcement



