Overview

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced American Rescue Plan (ARP) grants totaling $20,200,000 to 66 local arts agencies for subgranting to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The agencies will use this funding to distribute grants in their communities to eligible recipients to save jobs and to fund operations and facilities, health and safety supplies, and marketing and promotional efforts to encourage attendance and participation.

Program Goals

SVCREATES will allocate this one-time NEA ARP funding to help small local arts organizations rebuild from the devastation of the pandemic by providing grants to support these organizations to hire, retain, and increase compensation to artists and staff, and to cover basic facility rent and operating costs. 

Applications for this one-time grant opportunity closed in early 2022. Please see below for a list of grant recipients.

Grant Recipients:

Grant funds may be used for the following types of expenses:

  • Staff salaries & artist fees
  • Rent & Utilities
  • Marketing & Promotion costs
  • COVID safety protocols

  Grant funds may NOT be used for:

  • Capital purchases
  • Mortgage payments
  • Re-granting
  • General fundraising
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Costs supported by any other federal funding
  • Lobbying

Grantee Requirements

This grant funding is provided through the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. If you are offered a grant under this program, there are a few requirements you must meet. SVCREATES staff will provide a full orientation and support as needed to assist you in meeting these federal requirements. If you have any questions about these requirements prior to completing your application, please reach out to Alyssa Erickson: [email protected]

Federal requirements:

  • Grantees must have a Unique Employer Identifier (UEI) that reflects the organization’s legal name and current, physical address. You will need to submit your UEI to SVCreates before you receive your grant funds. A UEI is easily requested through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). SVCREATES staff will provide guidance in requesting your UEI.
  • Grantees must not be disbarred, suspended, or have any other exclusions or disqualifications from doing business with the federal government. This typically results from fraudulent activity. If this applies to your organization, you will know. But you will need to “certify” to SVCREATES that you are not excluded or disqualified. You will do this through your grant agreement.
  • Grantees will be required to track all expenditures made under this award and retain all financial records and other supporting documents related to the award for a period of three years from the date you submit your final report.
  • Grantees must ensure that the funded project is implemented in full accordance with the US Constitution, Federal Law, and public policy requirements: including, but not limited to, those protecting free speech, religious liberty, public welfare, the environment, and prohibiting discrimination.

  SVCREATES requirements:

  • Grant awards are contingent upon the completion of a grant agreement.
  • Grant recipients must attend a grantee orientation which will cover all reporting requirements.
Final Report

Grantees must submit a final report, including a list of expenditures by July 31, 2023. SVCREATES will orient all grant recipients to reporting requirements.

Timeline

Application Opens: February 18, 2022
Application Deadline: April 4, 2022
Awards Announced: May 2022
Grant Period: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023
Final Grant Report submitted to SVCREATES: by July 31, 2023

Questions?

If you have questions about this grant program or application, please contact SVCREATES Program Manager, Alyssa Erickson.

Key Dates:
Awards Announced: May 2022
Grant Period: June 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023
Final Grant Report submitted to SVCREATES: by July 31, 2023

Questions?
If you have questions about this grant program or application, please contact SVCREATES Program Manager, Alyssa Erickson.

Alyssa Erickson
408-998-2787 ext. 204
[email protected]