arts funding response and readiness kit
Arts-Related Stimulus Funding Summary
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes eight initiatives that will enhance the role of the arts in achieving national economic recovery:
National Endowment for the Arts
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Transportation Enhancement (TE) Grants
Corporation for National Service
U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Development –Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development Program
Agency: National Endowment for the Arts
General Description
$50 million to be distributed in direct grants to fund arts projects and activities which preserve jobs in the non-profit arts sector threatened by declines in philanthropic and other support during the current economic downturn. 40 percent shall be distributed to State arts agencies and regional arts organizations in a manner similar to the agency's current practice and 60 percent of such funds shall be for competitively selected arts projects and activities.
Purpose or Dates
One-time grants to eligible nonprofit organizations including arts organizations, local arts agencies, statewide assemblies of local arts agencies, arts service organizations, units of state or local government, and a wide range of other organizations for projects that focus on the preservation of jobs in the arts. All applicants must be previous NEA award recipients from the past four years. Deadline April 2nd, 2009.
Available Resources
NEA Recovery Grant Guidelines
Agency: U.S. Department of Education
General Description
Competitive grants, formula grants Local educational agencies, state agencies and other entities $53.6 billion for State Fiscal Stabilization Fund $12.2 billion for Special Education $13 billion for Title I $650 million for Education Technology $100 million for Teacher Quality State Grants Programs
Purpose or Dates
Spending priorities set by Governor and/or through formula grants to Local Education Agency. 81.8% of Stabilization Fund can be used for elementary, secondary purposes. 18.2% can include education modernizations renovation and repair.
Available Resources
USDE website
Americans for the Arts Education Resource Guide
Arts Education Partnership Summary & Analysis of Education Stimulus Funding
Resource Guide for Accessing Stimulus Funds for Arts Education
Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation Enhancement (TE) Grants
General Description
To help expand transportation choices and enhance the transportation experience: landscaping, preservation, historic programs, museums, etc.
Purpose or Dates
Of $27.5 billion made available to the Federal Highway Administration by the Act, 3% of the total (after some other allocations), or approximately $800 million, is set aside for TE. See state apportionment of funds.
Available Resources
USDOT
Americans for the Arts Transportation Enhancement Guide
National Transportation Clearinghouse
Agency: Corporation for National Service
General Description$201 million for three major programs: Senior Corps, America Corps (State and National, Vista, and NCCC), Learn and Serve America and Special initiatives: national and local non-profits, government agencies, faith based and other orgs.
Purpose or Dates
AmericaCorps State & National February through March 9 – Planning March 9 – Disseminate AmeriCorps Recovery April 3rd – Applications due April 17th – Formula grants awarded May 8th – Competitive grants awarded
Available Resources
CPS Recovery website
Americans for the Arts National Service Resource Guide
Agency: U.S. Dept of Housing & Urban Development –Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
General Description$1 billion via formula grant to cities and states. Competitive grants administered through municipal community development offices allow for real estate purchase, rehabilitation, facility repair and other uses to support community needs in eligible neighborhoods.
Purpose or Dates
Under the Recovery Act, recipients shall give priority to projects that can award contracts based on bids within 120 days of the grant agreement. 70% of local CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low and moderate-income persons.
Available Resources
U.S. HUD CDBG program page
Americans for the Arts CDBG Resource Guide
Agency: U.S. Department of Labor
General Description
Increased funding for Workforce Investment Act programs ($4 billion), Youth Activities ($50 million), Dislocated Workers ($1.25 billion), Community Service Employment for Older Americans ($120 million) and increased Unemployment Insurance and eligibility.
Purpose or Dates
Added funding is disbursed through existing formula grants or traditional grant programs.
Available Resources
USDOL
Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration
General Description$150 million spread among two competitive grant programs: Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Program and the Economic Adjustment Assistance Program relying on input among EDA’s six regional offices, located in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia and Seattle
Purpose or Dates
Public works and economic development, university development, construction and rehabilitation of public infrastructure, research for economic development, supporting research, higher-skill/higher-wage jobs, helping manufacturing and production. Local technical assistance programs that could include cultural district planning in partnership with private sector coalition.
Available Resources
Federal Register Notice
Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development Program
General Description$130 million for Rural Community Grants and Loan competitive grant program
Purpose or Dates
Community Programs administers programs designed to develop essential community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include schools, libraries, childcare, community centers, public buildings and transportation.
Available Resources
USDA Rural Development page
Americans for the Arts Resource Guide