Our Town FY 17
The summary for the Our Town FY 17 grant is detailed below.
This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants.
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Our Town FY 17: 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.
• 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | Our Town FY 17 |
| Federal Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Grant Categories: | Arts |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2016NEA01OT |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 322094 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Promotion of the Arts_Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Current Application Deadline: | Sep 12, 2016 Applications must be received by Sep |
| Original Application Deadline: | Sep 12, 2016 Applications must be received by Sep |
| Posted Date: | May 9, 2016 |
| Creation Date: | May 9, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $200,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $25,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
State governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments - Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Our Town Guidelines
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Web Manager
Web manager's email address
National Endowment for the Arts 202-682-5504