Opportunity for Arts Funding

The National Endowment for the Arts is seeking grant applications for two categories: Art Works and Challenge America Fast-Track.

I want to encourage eligible organizations in the 10th District to apply for these grants.  I know that our region is home to many talented individuals and this funding will help students to excel and use their creative abilities.

Information and guidelines on the 2012 funding opportunities can be found here: http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/index.html

The Grants for Arts Projects funding stream includes two funding categories: Art Works and Challenge America Fast-Track. Art Works grants range from $10,000 to $100,000, and all the grants require a 1:1 match. Challenge America Fast-Track grants have an emphasis on underserved communities and are all $10,000 matching grants.

The application deadlines for these categories are as follows:

Art Works: March 8th and August 9th
Challenge America Fast-Track: May 24th

The National Endowment for the Arts encourages applications from all eligible organizations.

Should you have any further questions, please feel free to call my office at 847-272-0404.