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"Grants for Arts Projects (Design & Our Town discipline)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Grants for Arts Projects (Design & Our Town discipline) is sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This program provides project-based funding for organizations, including those focusing on design. Specifically, the "Our Town" grants within this program support creative placemaking projects that integrate arts, culture, and design to advance local economic, physical, and community-desired outcomes.
Projects must be place-specific and focus on community priorities.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, units of state or local government, or federally recognized tribal communities. Requires a nonfederal cost share or match of at least 1:1. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 9, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Grants for Arts Projects (Design & Our Town discipline) is funded by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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