In fiscal year 2007, audiovisual art education materials relating to the Nation's collection of paintings and sculptures and to the Gallery's special exhibitions were shown to a diverse number of audiences across the country 121,174 times. In fiscal years 2008 and 2009, the number of showings and audiences are estimated to remain in this range. The use of these resource materials in the educational community and for continuing and lifelong learning will remain high. In fiscal year 2007, Extension Programs on the Gallery's collections and exhibitions were seen by a reported 24,360,693 persons.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Audio-visual materials for the use in art education programs and humanities curricula.

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Schools, colleges, libraries, clubs, museums, community organizations, individuals, and non-commercial educational television stations.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

Write to the headquarters office for list of available materials; order forms provided. Catalogue listings also available on NGA website: http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/loanfinder.

Award Procedures

None.

Deadlines

Not applicable.

Authorization

20 U.S.C. 71-75.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not applicable.

Appeals

Not applicable.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

None.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Data on use of materials.

Audits

None.

Records

None.

Financial Information

Account Identification

33-0200-0-1-503.

Obigations

(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $480,150; FY 08 est $450,000; and FY 09 est $515,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

None.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Catalogue of available programs. Entries are also listed on the Gallery web site http://www.nga.gov/resources/index.shtm.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Department of Education Resources, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC 20565. Telephone: (202) 737-4215. Contact: Department Office, Telephone: (202) 842-6273 (FTS 8-737-6600). E-mail: EdResources@nga.gov.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

None.