NEA Challenge America, FY 2026
ID: 357683Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Award Range

$10K - $10K

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/357683

Additional Information

https://www.arts.gov/grants/challenge-america
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering the "Challenge America, FY 2026" grant, aimed at supporting projects that enhance access to the arts for underserved communities. This program encourages applications from small organizations, first-time applicants, and those who have not received funding in recent years, with eligible applicants including nonprofit organizations, state or local government units, and federally recognized tribal communities. The total estimated funding for this initiative is $2.8 million, with each award set at a fixed amount of $10,000, and the application deadline is April 24, 2025. For further details, interested parties can contact the NEA Web Manager at webmgr@arts.gov or visit the program's guidelines at https://www.arts.gov/grants/challenge-america.

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    webmgr@arts.gov
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