[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 205 (Thursday, October 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 55281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-28071]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Cooperative Agreement for Mayors' Institute on City Design

AGENCY: National Endowment for the Arts.

ACTION: Notification of availability.

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SUMMARY: The National Endowment for the Arts is requesting proposals 
leading to the award of a Cooperative Agreement to manage, through a 
full time director, a partnership of national organizations, government 
agencies, and universities to support the continuing activities of the 
``Mayors' Institute on City Design.'' Eligibility to apply is limited 
to 501(c)(3) organizations with a national constituency, a significant 
physical presence in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and a 
mission that includes education and advocacy regarding policies and 
practices affecting the design of American cities. The Mayor's 
Institute is a series of forums dedicated to the improvement of the 
design of American cities. The Institute's activities include two semi-
annual conferences (institutes), alumni programs, coordination of the 
activities of four annual regional institutes, and maintenance of 
records and archives. The initial period of the Cooperative Agreement 
will be one year with potential renewal. Funding is limited to $400,000 
for the first year. Those interested in receiving the Solicitation 
package should reference Program Solicitation PS 98-01 in their written 
request. Requests must be accompanied by two (2) self-addressed labels. 
verbal requests for the Solicitations will not be honored.

DATES: Program Solicitations PS 98-01 is scheduled for release 
approximately November 7, 1997 with proposals due December 8, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Requests for the Solicitation should be addressed to 
National Endowment for the Arts, Grants & Contracts Office, Room 618, 
1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20506.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
William I. Hummel, Grants & Contracts Office, National Endowment for 
the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20506 (202/682-
5482).
William I. Hummel,
Coordinator, Cooperative Agreements and Contracts.
[FR Doc. 97-28071 Filed 10-22-97; 8:45 am]
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