Our Town
National Endowment for the Arts
Funding Amount
$25,000 – $150,000
Matching Funds
minimum non federal cost share/match equal to the grant amount
Funding Cycle
The deadline has passed. Stay tuned for additional information on a new upcoming application cycle
Description
Projects may include activities such as:
- Artist residencies; arts festivals; community co-creation of art; performances; and public art. These activities may honor traditions and customs shaped by the lived experiences of a community’s residents
- Cultural planning; cultural district planning; creative asset mapping; and public art planning
- Artist/designer-facilitated community planning; design of artist spaces; design of cultural facilities; and public space design
- Creative business development and professional artist development
Recently funded grants:
https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Recent-Our-Town-Awards-5.5.2023.pdf
Who Can Apply
The following entities are eligible to serve as the applicant:
- Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations
- Nonprofit Institutions of Higher Education
- Units of local government
- Federally recognized tribal communities or tribes
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
https://www.arts.gov/grants/our-town/eligibility
Apply and submit requirements to Grants.gov
Location(s)
National
Additional Information
If you have questions about how to complete your application, contact the staff at OT@arts.gov
