NEA Research Grants in the Arts, FY 2026
ID: 358398Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Award Range

$20K - $100K

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/358398

Additional Information

https://www.arts.gov/grants/research-awards
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering Research Grants in the Arts for fiscal year 2026, aimed at supporting research studies that explore the value and impact of the arts within the U.S. arts ecosystem and its interaction with other domains of American life. Eligible applicants for this grant include private institutions of higher education, with a funding range between $20,000 and $100,000, and a total estimated program funding of $1,025,000 available for approximately 15 awards. This initiative underscores the importance of understanding the arts' role in society, and interested parties should note that the application deadline is March 24, 2025. For further details, applicants can reach out to the NEA Web Manager at webmgr@arts.gov or visit the program guidelines at https://www.arts.gov/grants/research-awards.

    Point(s) of Contact
    webmgr@arts.gov
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