City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of an Arts Project Grant Application to the National Endowment for the Arts to Support Artist(s).
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ISSUE: Consideration of an Arts Project Grant Application to the National Endowment for the Arts to Support Artist(s).
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
(1) Authorize the grant application request of $75,000 for the Arts Program Grant to the National Endowment for the Arts; and,
(2) Authorize the City Manager and staff to execute the necessary documents that may be required. The grant application is due February 10, 2022.
BACKGROUND: Annually, the Office of the Arts, a division of the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Department identify grant-funded opportunities to implement the goals outlined in the City Council approved Arts and Culture Master Plan ("Plan"): achieve equity, inclusion and access for arts, cultural, and creative endeavors; facilitate opportunities for innovation and collaboration; support and foster a sustainable and diverse community of the arts; be a convener and facilitator for artistic and cultural expression and raise community awareness of the Office as it continues to evolve as a leading agency.
Twice a year, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) invites arts organizations throughout the country to submit applications through their Arts Project Grant. This past year, the Office of the Arts successfully received a $30,000 Arts Project Grant to bring arts programs and events to traditionally underserved areas in Alexandria. The Office of the Arts is eligible to apply for second Arts Program Grant to support projects occurring between January to December 2023. Applications are due February 10, 2022, with award notice in November.
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