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Our Town FY 17

Washington, DC, June 13, 2016
Deadline Sept. 12, 2016. 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.

Agency: National Endowment for the Arts

Closing Date for Applications:    Sep 12, 2016  Applications must be received by September 12, 2016, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time

Description:    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.


Eligible Applicants:    

  • City or township governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts

Link to Additional Information: Our Town Guidelines

Grants.gov link: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=283652

Request a letter of support from Congresswoman Pingree
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