Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based
funding for organizations in the areas of Artist Communities, Arts Education,
Dance, Design, Film & Media Arts, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary
Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting
& Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, and Visual Arts. Funded activities may
include public engagement with the arts and arts education, the integration of
the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and
communities, and the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within
the arts sector.

We are particularly interested in arts projects that:

Enable artists, arts workers, and arts organizations to
thrive, including projects that:

• Build organizational capacity and provide leadership
  development;
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  Provide direct compensation to artists, makers, art
  collectives, and/or arts workers for their participation;
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  Lead to a better understanding of and response to
  opportunities and risks that may impact organizational effectiveness and
  artists’ livelihoods (e.g., national emergencies, natural disasters, emergent
  technology, etc.);
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  Support existing and new technology-centered creative
  practices across all artistic disciplines and forms, including work that
  explores or reflects on the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in ways
  that are consistent with valuing human artistry and improve the public’s
  awareness of understanding of the responsible use of AI; and
• Include investment in an organization’s capacity to serve
  the public by providing access, training, and other resources to engage with
  digital technologies.

Celebrate the nation’s history, civic life, and community
connection including projects that:

• Celebrate the nation’s wide range of creativity by
  honoring the semiquincentennial of the United States of America (America 250).
  Projects may engage communities in dialogue about the past, present, and future
  of our nation—including activities that examine the work of American artists,
  develop public art recognizing the country’s milestone; and explore a wide
  range of narratives related to freedom and unity through the arts.
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  Use artistic and creative practices to support
  individuals and groups in telling their story to foster mutual understanding;
  and
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  Engage in arts and cultural practices to overcome social
  isolation or loneliness

Support the health and well-being of people and
communities through the arts, including projects that:

• Facilitate cross-sector collaborations between the arts
  and other disciplines, sectors, and industries to strengthen a community’s
  civic infrastructure; and
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  Foster belonging and social connection as a means toward
  improved health and well-being.

Expected dollar value of awards (range)

All Applicants: $10,000-$100,000

Local Arts Agencies Subgranting Projects:
$30,000-$150,000

Cost sharing: Awards require a 1:1 cost share/match.

Performance period: Grants awarded in this program
generally may cover a period of performance of up to two years. The two-year
period is intended to allow an applicant time to plan, execute, and close out
its project, not to repeat a one-year project for a second year.