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Arts Projects Spotlighting the Spirit of Sports is sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Awarded in anticipation of FIFA World Cup 2026™, these grants support arts projects in U. S.
host cities that celebrate American creativity and highlight local artistic and cultural traditions in connection with soccer-related celebrations.
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National Endowment for the Arts Awards Grants for Arts Projects Spotlighting the Spirit of Sports | National Endowment for the Arts National Endowment for the Arts Awards Grants for Arts Projects Spotlighting the Spirit of Sports Projects Take Place in Communities Hosting FIFA World Cup 2026™ The World Is Ours by artist Risk Rock.
This sculpture will be installed at Fair Park on the same platform as the iconic Big Tex and will coincide with the site’s role in hosting FIFA World Cup 2026™ team activities and Fan Fest events. Photo by Gallery DeFi Washington, DC —In anticipation of FIFA World Cup 2026™, the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded 11 grants to support arts projects in the U.S. cities hosting these games.
These projects will celebrate American creativity and highlight local artistic and cultural traditions in connection with soccer-related celebrations. Each of the grant recipients will receive $30,000 for their projects, which will take place between May 1–December 31, 2026.
Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts Mary Anne Carter said, “As audiences around the world focus on this global moment, the National Endowment for the Arts is excited to support these community-centered projects that link American cultural expression and highlight local creativity with the excitement of international soccer."
The 11 Arts Projects Spotlighting the Spirit of Sports grants cover a wide range of projects, including performances, exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and educational programming. In Dallas, Texas, a grant to the City of Dallas will fund a major public art installation called The World is Ours by artist Risk Rock.
The sculpture will be installed at Fair Park on the same platform as the iconic Big Tex and will coincide with the site’s role in hosting FIFA World Cup 2026™ team activities and Fan Fest events.
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a grant to the City of Philadelphia will fund the Sports Founders Mosaic Project, featuring portrait panels of notable local sports figures by artist Jonathan Mandell, which will be temporarily exhibited at City Hall during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
In Miami, Florida, a grant to the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs will fund Arts at Play, a program of multicultural performances and arts activities inspired by FIFA World Cup 2026™ countries, aimed at engaging families and encouraging community interaction. See the full list of grants. Learn more about how the National Endowment for the Arts is celebrating America250 on our website .
About the National Endowment for the Arts Established by Congress, the National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities nationwide and a catalyst of public and private support for the arts.
By advancing opportunities for arts participation and practice, the NEA fosters and sustains an environment in which the arts benefit everyone in the United States. NEA Public Affairs, publicaffairs@arts.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in U. S. cities hosting FIFA World Cup 2026™ games. Specific eligibility may vary per local recipient. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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