NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2026
Funding TypeGrant
Grantor Agency
National Endowment for the ARTS
Grant RangeUp to $150,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic AreaArts & Humanities
Programmatic AreaCommunity Development
Programmatic AreaEducation
Programmatic AreaHealth
Programmatic AreaYouth & Children
Deadline February 13, 2025
Match Required?
Eligible EntitiesState governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); County governments; Private institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Focus AreaGrants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Artist Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Film & Media Arts, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, and Visual Arts. Funded activities may include public engagement with the arts and arts education, the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. Awards require a 1:1 cost share/match. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with small, medium, or large operating budgets. Eligible applicants include: nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; and Federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding in this category is not available for individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO).
Contactwebmgr@arts.gov
Link to Opportunityhttps://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357682
Application Platformgrants.gov
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