Esopus Foundation Receives 2nd Major NEA Grant

December 20, 2013

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa announced last week that the Esopus Foundation Ltd. is one of 895 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. The $20,000 grant will help support the costs of production of two issues of Esopus, the semiannual magazine which is the main program of the Foundation. 

Acting Chairman Shigekawa said, "The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support these exciting and diverse arts projects that will take place throughout the United States. Whether it is through a focus on education, engagement, or innovation, these projects all contribute to vibrant communities and memorable experiences for the public to engage with the arts."





Art Works grants support the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence: public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and enhancing the livability of communities through the arts.  The NEA received 1,528 eligible Art Works applications, requesting more than $75 million in funding. Of those applications, 895 are recommended for grants for a total of $23.4 million.

 For a complete listing of projects recommended for Art Works grant support, please visit the NEA website at arts.gov.