Deadline- Nov 06, 2012
Countries/Region- U.S
National Endowment for the Arts offers Research Grants on how “art works” for those seeking to demonstrate the arts’ impact on American life.”Value”-oriented research will measure or otherwise clarify one or more components of how Americans participate in the arts. Such research also may probe the underlying conditions and vehicles for arts participation; for instance, it can examine how key inputs such as training, education, and infrastructure, directly affect arts creation, arts audiences, or other aspects of arts engagement.
Separately, research on “impact” will investigate the direct benefits of arts participation on individuals and/or communities. A variety of possible types of benefits might be explored, whether cognitive, emotional, social/civic, or economic. The NEA also will consider strong research proposals measuring the effects of arts participation on broader-level outcomes, such as new forms of self-expression, new outlets for creative activity, and the overall creative and expressive capacity of U.S. society.
NEA has aimed to explore the factors and conditions affecting arts participation and art-making, and also illuminate the impact of the arts on American lives and communities. Arts workers and arts industries depend on timely information and analyses to monitor patterns of employment, fiscal health, and public demand for their goods and services.
The NEA’s Office of Research & Analysis (ORA) has identified priorities in support of this overarching research goal, including-
- Identifying and cultivating new and existing data sources in the arts.
- Investigating the value of the U.S. arts ecosystem and the impact of the arts on other domains of American life.
- Elevating the public profile of arts-related research.
Award–
- The Arts Endowment anticipates awarding up to 25 grants, based on the availability of funding.
- Grants generally will range from $10,000 to $30,000.
- Grants do not require matching funds. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to provide some cash and/or in-kind services in support of this project.
- Indirect costs will be supported, but will be limited to a maximum of 15% of the total award.
Eligibility–
- Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes may apply. This may include, but is not limited to, colleges and universities.
- For projects that involve multiple organizations, one organization that meets the eligibility requirements below must act as the official applicant, submit the application, and assume full responsibility for the grant.
- All applicants must have a DUNS number and be registered with the System for Award Management and maintain an active SAM registration until the application process is complete, and should a grant be made, throughout the life of the award.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number. 2013NEAORA
