Opportunity Information: Apply for NEAPS1806
The NEA USArtists International (USAI), FY2019 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NEAPS1806) is a discretionary National Endowment for the Arts program that seeks to fund the administration of the next cycle of USAI through a Cooperative Agreement. Rather than directly funding individual artists, the NEA is looking to partner with a U.S. Regional Arts Organization (RAO) that will run the 2020-2021 USAI program on the NEA's behalf. USAI is designed to strengthen the global presence of U.S. performing artists by supporting their participation in major international cultural festivals and arts marketplaces outside the United States and its jurisdictions, building international visibility and reach for U.S. artistic work.
Under this program, the selected RAO would oversee a subgranting program that helps U.S. artists and ensembles present work abroad. The opportunity reflects the NEA's long-standing commitment to international cultural exchange, with USAI serving as the established mechanism for that support since 2004. The underlying purpose is to extend the impact of U.S. performing arts internationally by helping artists access high-profile invitations and professional platforms abroad, and by ensuring that the practical barriers to overseas presentation do not prevent participation.
USAI subgrants administered through the RAO may cover a range of eligible costs tied to international performance engagement. Examples specifically noted include artist fees and direct travel-related expenses such as airfare and local transit, housing and per diem, shipping of instruments, sets, or technical equipment, and costs related to visa preparation. These categories point to a focus on real-world costs that typically determine whether a touring engagement is feasible, especially for smaller organizations and independent artists.
Eligibility for the NEA award is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). A key application constraint is that an organization may submit only one proposal under this solicitation, so applicants are expected to consolidate their strongest approach into a single submission. The grant uses a Cooperative Agreement instrument type, which generally indicates an active partnership with the NEA during implementation rather than a hands-off pass-through award, consistent with the NEA's intent to competitively select a capable RAO to manage a national program cycle.
The timeline for this solicitation sets a starting point for project activities on or after June 1, 2019, with a period of performance that may extend up to 24 months. The original application closing date was January 15, 2019. The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $435,000. The CFDA number associated with the program is 45.024, and the funding activity category is Arts. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as an administrative and program-delivery award to an RAO to operate the USAI subgrant program for the 2020-2021 cycle, enabling U.S. performing artists to represent U.S. creativity on prominent stages worldwide.Apply for NEAPS1806
- The National Endowment for the Arts in the arts sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEA USArtists International, FY2019" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.024.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-11-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-01-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $435,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NEA USArtists International (USAI), FY2019 (Funding Opportunity Number NEAPS1806)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding opportunity to support the administration of the next cycle of USArtists International (USAI) through a Cooperative Agreement. The opportunity is identified as NEA USAI, FY2019, Funding Opportunity Number NEAPS1806.
2) Is the NEA directly funding individual artists through this opportunity?
No. This opportunity is not intended to directly fund individual artists. Instead, the NEA is seeking to fund a partner organization that will run the USAI program and then administer subgrants that support U.S. artists and ensembles presenting work internationally.
3) Who is the NEA looking to partner with?
The NEA intends to partner with a U.S. Regional Arts Organization (RAO). The selected RAO would run the 2020-2021 USAI program on the NEA's behalf.
4) What does the selected Regional Arts Organization (RAO) do under this award?
The selected RAO would oversee and administer a subgranting program that helps U.S. artists and ensembles present work abroad. In practice, the RAO serves as the program administrator for the USAI cycle covered by this award.
5) What is the purpose of USArtists International (USAI)?
USAI is designed to strengthen the global presence of U.S. performing artists by supporting their participation in major international cultural festivals and arts marketplaces outside the United States and its jurisdictions. The program is intended to build international visibility and extend the reach of U.S. artistic work.
6) What types of international activities does USAI support?
USAI supports participation by U.S. performing artists in major international cultural festivals and arts marketplaces outside the United States and its jurisdictions, particularly where an invitation and professional platform abroad can elevate visibility and international reach.
7) How long has USAI been operating?
The opportunity description states that USAI has served as the NEA's established mechanism for international cultural exchange support since 2004.
8) What kinds of costs can USAI subgrants cover?
The opportunity notes that USAI subgrants administered through the RAO may cover eligible costs tied to international performance engagement. Examples specifically mentioned include:
- Artist fees
- Direct travel-related expenses (such as airfare and local transit)
- Housing and per diem
- Shipping of instruments, sets, or technical equipment
- Costs related to visa preparation
9) What is the main problem USAI subgrants are meant to address?
The program is intended to reduce practical barriers that can prevent overseas presentation, especially when real-world touring expenses make international engagements difficult to accept or complete.
10) Who is eligible to apply for the NEA award under this solicitation?
Eligibility for the NEA award is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility under the information provided.
11) Can an organization submit more than one application?
No. The opportunity states that an organization may submit only one proposal under this solicitation, so applicants are expected to put forward a single consolidated proposal.
12) What type of federal award instrument is used?
The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally implies an active partnership with the NEA during implementation, rather than a purely hands-off pass-through arrangement.
13) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is $435,000.
14) What is the project timeline and period of performance?
Project activities may start on or after June 1, 2019. The period of performance may extend up to 24 months.
15) What was the application closing date for this opportunity?
The original application closing date was January 15, 2019.
16) What program cycle is the selected RAO expected to administer?
The selected RAO is expected to run the 2020-2021 USAI program cycle on the NEA's behalf.
17) Where must the supported festivals or marketplaces be located?
The opportunity specifies that USAI supports participation in major international cultural festivals and arts marketplaces outside the United States and its jurisdictions.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 45.024.
19) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Arts.
20) How should this opportunity be understood at a high level?
This opportunity is best understood as an administrative and program-delivery award to a Regional Arts Organization to operate the USAI subgrant program for the 2020-2021 cycle, helping U.S. performing artists represent U.S. creativity on prominent stages worldwide.
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