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December 19, 2011

The National Endownments for the Arts has posted the guidelines for 2012 Our Town grants. Now in its second year, Our Town supports creative place-making projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core. Our Town will invest in creative and innovative projects in which communities, together with their arts and design organizations and artists, seek to:

• Improve their quality of life.

• Encourage creative activity.

• Create community identity and a sense of place.

• Revitalize local economies.

Pending availability of funding, grants will range from $25,000 to $150,000. Projects may include planning, design, and arts engagement activities that reflect a systemic approach to civic development and a persuasive vision for enhanced community vibrancy. The deadline is Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11:59PM EST and complete guidelines can be found online at: http://arts.gov/grants/apply/OurTown/index.html

If you have any question or need further assistance, contact Grants.gov Help Desk at 800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov For more information on creative place-making and to view the 51 Our Town grants awarded in 2011, visit the website http://www.arts.gov/national/ourtown/index.php.