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National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works Local Arts Agencies Grant (Ordinance S-45972)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, accept, and, if awarded, enter into an agreement for up to $100,000 in National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works Local Arts Agency matching grant funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22. Further authorize the City Treasurer to accept and the City Controller to disburse the funds for purposes of this ordinance. The grant funds would be used by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture to support the annual Neighborhood Arts Grant Program.
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Summary
The NEA Art Works Local Arts Agency Grant is a flexible funding category developed to recognize and assist the cultural programming and achievements of Arizona's local arts agencies. Funds may be used to support agency special projects.
If awarded, the grant funds will be used to continue the Neighborhood Arts Projects Grant Program in FY 2021-22. Funding has already been secured for FY 2020-21. The NEA funds will enable the department to provide grants of $5,000 to $10,000 to artists, cultural organizations, businesses, and neighborhood community groups for projects that address community needs from an arts and culture perspective. Staff will initiate a series of community summits to explore opportunities and foster partnerships between these local entities to encourage submission of proposals for projects ranging from murals to performances and festivals.
Financial Impact
The NEA Art Works Local Arts Agency Grant requires a one-to-one match by applicants. The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture FY 2021-22 General Fund appropriation will be used to match the FY 2021-22 grant award.
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Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture.