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"NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 is sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Supports the NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards program, recognizing master folk and traditional artists.
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Program Solicitation: NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program | National Endowment for the Arts Program Solicitation: NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program The purpose of this Program Solicitation is to select an organization (“Cooperator”) to assist the NEA with the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards program.
The agency anticipates that the Cooperator will coordinate a range of events, including an awards ceremony, showcase(s) featuring the 2027 fellows, video vignettes about each fellow, participant travel, and associated activities. Application deadline: August 7, 2026 Eligible applicants include nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes.
This opportunity is not available to: Individuals; Commercial and for-profit enterprises; Organizations applying through a fiscal sponsor or agent (applications must be submitted directly by the organization itself); or State and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) and Regional Arts Organizations (RAOs). Click here to access the Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity: NEAPS2601 Contact: heritage@arts. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individuals. This specific listing is for an organization to assist with the program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 7, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 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.
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