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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

68.001: National Gallery of Art Extension Service

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

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS

RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

68.001 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Schools, colleges, libraries, clubs, museums, community organizations, and individuals.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Public and private nonprofit institutions and organizations.

Credentials/Documentation: None.

68.001 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: 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.

Award Procedure: Not applicable.

Deadlines: Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.

Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

68.001 RELATED PROGRAMS:

89.003 National Historical Publications and Records Grants.

68.001 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

In fiscal year 1999, audiovisual art education materials relating to the Nation's collection of paintings and sculptures and to the Gallery's special exhibitions were shown 159,629 times. In fiscal years 2000 and 2001, the number of showings and audiences are estimated to remain in this range, due to diminishing public television audiences. The use of these resource materials in the educational community and for continuing and lifelong learning will remain high. In fiscal year 1999, Extension Programs on the Gallery's collections and exhibitions were seen by a reported 7,944,111 persons.

68.001 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART

Type of Assistance: Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment.

Obligations: (Salaries and Expenses) FY 99 $734,937; FY 00 est $771,000; and FY 01 est $801,000.

Budget Account Number: 33-0200-0-1-503.

Authorization: 20 U.S.C. 71-75.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Catalogue of available programs. Entries are also listed on the Gallery web site www.nga.gov/resources.

68.001 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: None.

Headquarters Office: Department of Education Resources, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC 20565. Phone: (202) 737-4215. Contact: Ruth R. Perlin, Phone: (202)842-6273 (FTS 8-737-6600).

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

68.001 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Audio-visual materials for the use in art education programs, and humanities curricula.

68.001 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Data on use of materials.

Audits: None.

Records: None.