Cities are eligible for National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America Grants of $10,000 to help entities increase the availability of arts opportunities for underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete required registrations and a preliminary application prior to applying.
Challenge America offers support primarily to small organizations for projects in all artistic disciplines that extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved. Challenge America supports arts projects in all artistic disciplines. Projects must extend the reach of the arts to populations that are underserved. Possible projects include, but are not limited to: arts programming, including commissioning or presentation of artists or artwork; marketing and promotional activities; and organizational planning. Projects may consist of one or more specific events or activities, and should not cover an entire season of programming.
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