National Gallery of Art Extension Service

 

To provide educational material (slide programs, teaching packets, videocassettes, videodiscs, CD-ROMs, and DVDs) on the Gallery's collections and exhibitions, free of charge, except for return mailing, to individuals, schools, colleges, and libraries across the Nation.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 04/02/2020 (Archived.)
Program Number
68.001
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: National Gallery of Art
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2007, audiovisual art education materials relating to the Nation's collection of paintings and sculptures and to the Gallery's special exhibitions were shown to a diverse number of audiences across the country 121,174 times. In fiscal years 2008 and 2009, the number of showings and audiences are estimated to remain in this range. The use of these resource materials in the educational community and for continuing and lifelong learning will remain high. In fiscal year 2007, Extension Programs on the Gallery's collections and exhibitions were seen by a reported 24,360,693 persons.
Authorization
20 U.S.C. 71-75.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Schools, colleges, libraries, clubs, museums, community organizations, individuals, and non-commercial educational television stations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Write to the headquarters office for list of available materials; order forms provided. Catalogue listings also available on NGA website: http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/loanfinder.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
None.
How are proposals selected?
None.
How may assistance be used?
Audio-visual materials for the use in art education programs and humanities curricula.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Data on use of materials.
Auditing
None.
Records
None.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Education Resources, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC 20565. Telephone: (202) 737-4215. Contact: Department Office, Telephone: (202) 842-6273 (FTS 8-737-6600). E-mail: EdResources@nga.gov.
Website Address
http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/loanfinder/
Financial Information
Account Identification
33-0200-0-1-503.
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $480,150; FY 08 est $450,000; and FY 09 est $515,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Catalogue of available programs. Entries are also listed on the Gallery web site http://www.nga.gov/resources/index.shtm.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.

 


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