Funding Announcements: NEA

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NEA FY2009 Access to Artistic Excellence
The National Endowment for the Arts encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the country. While projects in this category may focus on just one of these areas, the Arts Endowment recognizes that many of the most effective projects encompass both artistic excellence and enhanced access. Support is available to organizations for projects that do one or more of the following: provide opportunities for artists to create, refine, perform, and exhibit their work; present artistic works of all cultures and periods; preserve significant works of art and cultural traditions; enable arts organizations and artists to expand and diversify their audiences; provide opportunities for individuals to experience and participate in a wide range of art forms and activities; enhance the effectiveness of arts organizations and artists; and employ the arts in strengthening communities. The Arts Endowment is particularly interested in projects that extend the arts to underserved populations - those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Eligible applicants include: city, township, county, state, governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public, private, state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); and nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Award ceiling: $100,000. Application deadline: March 10, 2008.

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NEA Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth, FY2009
The National Endowment for the Arts is committed to providing leadership in arts education by inspiring all young Americans through rich arts experiences. A high quality education in the arts opens a critical gateway to a lifetime of appreciation and engagement. For two reasons, learning in the arts is an indispensable part of American education: children celebrate and participate in their cultural inheritance; and academic and social maturity follow directly from arts education experiences. The Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth category offers funding for projects that help children and youth acquire knowledge and understanding of and skills in the arts. Projects must provide participatory learning and engage students with skilled artists, teachers, and excellent art. Funded projects apply national or state arts education standards. Eligible applicants include: city, township, county, state, governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public, private, state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); and nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Award ceiling: $100,000. Application deadline: June 9, 2008.

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