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Creativity Connects* is an initiative that will show how the arts are central to the country’s creativity ecosystem, investigate how support systems for the arts have changed, explore how the arts connect with other industries, and invest in innovative projects to spark new ideas for the arts field. Read more »

The guiding principle of "Art Works" is at the center of everything we do at the NEA. "Art Works" refers to three things: the works of art themselves, the ways art works on audiences, and the fact that art is work for the artists and arts professionals who make up the field. Art works by enhancing the value of individuals and communities, by connecting us to each other and to something greater than ourselves, and by empowering creativity and innovation in our society and economy. The arts exist for beauty itself, but they also are an inexhaustible source of meaning and inspiration. The NEA recognizes these catalytic effects of excellent art, and the key role that arts and design organizations play in revitalizing them. Read more »

Under the Planning program EDA assists eligible recipients in creating regional economic development plans designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region. Read more »

The Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program provides or enhances training and services to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, involving victims who are 50 years of age or older. Read more »

Agency: Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Closing Date for Applications:    Mar 10, 2016   Description:    The OREI seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. The purpose of this program is to fund projects… Read more »

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration Closing Date for Applications:    Feb 8, 2016   Description:    This announcement solicits applications for the Flex Rural Veterans Health Access Program (RVHAP).  A key component of the RVHAP is to facilitate coordination by the Secretary of Health… Read more »

Agency: Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women Closing Date for Applications:    Feb 24, 2016   Description:    The Grants to Enhance Culturally Specific Services for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Program supports community-based non-profit organizations in providing culturally relevant… Read more »

Agency: Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women Closing Date for Applications:    Feb 24, 2016   Description:    The Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program focuses on a holistic, victim-centered approach to providing transitional housing services… Read more »

Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Closing Date for Applications:    Feb 1, 2016   Description:    Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries are a special funding opportunity within the IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries program. These small grants encourage libraries and archives to test and evaluate specific innovations in the… Read more »

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin Closing Date for Applications:    Mar 18, 2016 Description:    The DFC Program was created by the Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-20). The DFC Support Program has two goals: 1.    Establish and strengthen collaboration among… Read more »