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NEA Challenge America, FY2023
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the only arts funder in America—public or private—that provides access to the arts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U. S. territories.
Through our grantmaking to thousands of organizations each year, we support the creative
capacity of communities to provide all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.
Since 2001, the Challenge America program has extended the NEA’s reach by promoting equal access to the arts in communities across America.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all individuals and groups.
Challenge America offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved.
Our support of a project can start no sooner than January 1, 202 3. Grants awarded under these guidelines generally may cover a period of performance of up to two years.
Previous NEA applicants recommended for FY 2020, FY 2021, or FY 2022 funding in Grants for Arts Projects (formerly known as Art Works), Research Grants in the Arts, or Our Town are not eligible to apply.
If an organization applies to the Challenge America category, it may not also apply to the Grants for Arts Projects category during the same calendar year.
Through our grantmaking to thousands of organizations each year, we support the creative
capacity of communities to provide all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation.
Since 2001, the Challenge America program has extended the NEA’s reach by promoting equal access to the arts in communities across America.
We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fostering mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all individuals and groups.
Challenge America offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved.
Our support of a project can start no sooner than January 1, 202 3. Grants awarded under these guidelines generally may cover a period of performance of up to two years.
Previous NEA applicants recommended for FY 2020, FY 2021, or FY 2022 funding in Grants for Arts Projects (formerly known as Art Works), Research Grants in the Arts, or Our Town are not eligible to apply.
If an organization applies to the Challenge America category, it may not also apply to the Grants for Arts Projects category during the same calendar year.
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Promotion of the Arts_Grants to Organizations and Individuals
National Endowment for the Arts
Agency: National Endowment for the Arts
Office: National Endowment for the Arts
Estimated Funding: $27,000,000
Office: National Endowment for the Arts
Estimated Funding: $27,000,000
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
NEA Website Announcement
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U. S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U. S. Organizations are eligible to apply.
Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.arts.gov/grants/challenge-america
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
NEA Web Manager
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2021-12-06
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2013-04-07
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