NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2026
ID: 358418Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Award Range

$10K - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Arts

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358418

Additional Information

https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering grants for arts projects for fiscal year 2026, aimed at providing project-based funding to organizations involved in various artistic disciplines. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, state or local government units, and federally recognized tribal communities, with a requirement for a 1:1 cost share or match. This funding opportunity, which encompasses a wide range of activities in the arts, is crucial for enhancing public engagement and improving the overall capacity within the arts sector. The estimated total program funding is $62,245,000, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $150,000, and the application deadline is March 11, 2025. For more information, interested parties can contact the NEA Web Manager at webmgr@arts.gov or visit the program guidelines at https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects.

    Point(s) of Contact
    webmgr@arts.gov
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