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Posting date: Jan. 3, 2013
Application deadline: May 23, 2013
Award amount: $10,000

The National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America Fast-Track category offers support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations — those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability.

Challenge America Fast-Track grants:

• Extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations.
• Are limited to the specific types of projects outlined below.
• Are for a fixed amount of $10,000 and require a minimum $10,000 match.
• Receive an expedited application review. Organizations are notified whether they have been recommended for a grant approximately six months after they apply; projects may start shortly thereafter.

Under the Engagement project type:

An arts event or events that will feature one or more guest artists. The project (such as a festival, exhibit, recital, reading, performance, screening, broadcast, lecture) must include the participation of guest artist(s). Artistic staff and resident artists of an applicant organization do not qualify as guest artists. In addition to artists’ fees, the project may include public relations, professional documentation, and program enhancements that are integral to the event. Examples of program enhancements include interpretive material, transportation, program accommodations (e.g., sign language interpretation, audio description, Braille, tactile exhibit tours), catalogues, brochures, or publications. Other enhancements such as specific lecture-demonstrations, pre- or post-event talks, or workshops relevant to the proposed arts event also are eligible.

Closing date for applications: May 23, 2013

For more information, visit http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP14/Challenge.html.