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Recurring NEA program with multiple annual deadline cycles. See arts.gov for current opportunities.
Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals is sponsored by NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals is a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that funds a broad range of arts projects and programs benefiting communities across the United States.
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Promotion of the Arts Grants To support opportunities for Americans throughout the nation to experience the arts, foster and celebrate America's artistic heritage and cultural legacy, benefit from arts education at all stages of life, and support arts and health programs. **Fiscal Year 2025:** Listings for FY 2025 are posted at arts. gov. **Fiscal Year 2026:** Listings for FY 2026 will be posted at arts.
gov as awards are obligated. **Fiscal Year 2027:** Listings for FY 2027 will be posted at arts. gov as awards are obligated.
Grants support general arts and arts-related research projects. Project-based support is available for arts activities in a range of artistic disciplines/fields including Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Research, Theater & Musical Theater, and Visual & Media Arts.
Grants are intended to serve a wide variety of urban, suburban, rural, and tribal communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions. We welcome applications from a variety of eligible organizations, including first-time applicants; and from organizations with small, medium, or large operating budgets.
Honorary fellowships in the fields of Jazz and Folk & Traditional arts are awarded to master artists to recognize outstanding achievement in the arts. For a full description of each opportunity, see www. arts.
gov/grants. CULTURAL AFFAIRS - EK Promotion of the Arts National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, Public Law 089-209, 20 US Code 951 et seq. _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.
gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** **Fiscal Year 2025:** The National Endowment for the Arts received approximately 7,000 applications and made approximately 1,500 awards in all 50 states, D. C.
, and six special jurisdictions for a broad variety of arts projects. **Fiscal Year 2026:** The National Endowment for the Arts anticipates receiving approximately 7,000 applications and will make approximately 2,000 awards in all 50 states, D. C.
, and six special jurisdictions for a broad variety of arts projects. **Fiscal Year 2027:** The National Endowment for the Arts anticipates receiving approximately 7,000 applications and will make approximately 2,000 awards in all 50 states, D. C.
, and six special jurisdictions for a broad variety of arts projects. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Tax-exempt organizations meeting the following conditions may apply: (1) No part of any earnings may benefit a private stockholder or individual, and (2) donations to the organization are allowable as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Examples of eligible organizations are arts institutions, arts service organizations, local arts agencies, official units of state and local governments, federally recognized tribal communities, and Indian tribes.
Generally, an organization may submit only one application for a single project per year; must have a five-year history of arts programming prior to the application deadline; and must have submitted acceptable final reports by the due date for all National Endowment for the Arts grants previously received.
Certain master artists who have made extraordinary contributions to the arts in the United States are eligible for honorary fellowships awarded on the basis of nominations. Individuals must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. See respective notices of funding opportunity for more information.
Quasi-public nonprofit organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments Beneficiary eligibility is the same as applicant eligibility.
Through activities and services supported, beneficiaries include the general public and artists as well as nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, local arts agencies, local education agencies (school districts), federally recognized tribal communities and Indian tribes, literary artists, and master artists.
The National Endowment for the Arts' grants support projects that include: opportunities for individuals to experience and participate in a wide range of art forms and activities; the preservation of significant works of art and cultural traditions; the presentation of artistic works of all cultures and periods; opportunities for artists to create, refine, perform, and exhibit their work; new models to create work or engage audiences; access to creative arts therapies and evidence-based programs in the arts and health; standards-based arts education activities for K-12 students; learning in the arts at all stages of life; creative placemaking that integrates the arts into the fabric of community life; opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of arts organizations and artists; development, production and national distribution of innovative media projects about the arts; professional development for artists and arts-related educators; the recognition of artists for their contributions to our nation's artistic heritage; partnerships with other government agencies and entities to carry out quality projects or initiatives of mutual interest including international cultural exchange; other activities that acquaint foreign artists and cultural officials with the best of American culture; research that analyzes the value and impact of the arts in the United States; and initiatives intended to address special needs or opportunities.
Consult the relevant notices of funding opportunity for more information (see www. arts. gov).
Support is project specific and general operating support is not allowed. See the relevant notices of funding opportunity for a complete list unallowable costs and activities. Deadline determined at as part of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E. O.
12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Opportunity Posted Location: Grants.
gov Application Procedures Location: NOFO The primary criteria by which all applications are assessed are artistic excellence and artistic merit. For any additional criteria, consult respective notices of funding opportunity available at arts. gov. Applications generally receive three independent levels of review.
First, they are reviewed by independent, national panels of artists and other arts experts. Recommendations are forwarded to the National Council on the Arts, which then makes recommendations to the Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Chair reviews the Council's recommendations and makes the final decision on all awards.
Range of approval/disapproval time varies by notice of funding opportunity and are dependent on deadline dates and meetings of the National Council on the Arts. Details can be found in the relevant notice of funding opportunity available at www. arts.
gov. Information on requests for reconsideration may be obtained from the headquarters office.
The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Additional Information: Some projects may be subject to the National Environmental Policy Act and/or the National Historic Preservation Act.
If applicable, recommended grantees will be contacted for more information. **Progress/Performance Reports :**Grantees must submit a Progress Report as part of the payment request at the point that the request exceeds two-thirds of the total grant amount. No progress reports are required from recipients of National Endowment for the Arts honorary fellowships for master artists.
, Frequency: Determined at Time of Award Award-related records must be retained by the grantee for 3 years following submission of the Final Federal Financial Report. Retention Period: 3 Years Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Cost Sharing Requirement Type: Determined at NOFO level Description: Grant awards to organizations generally must have a cost share of at least 1:1 with nonfederal funds.
Honorific awards do not require a cost share. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tax-exempt organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $94,545,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals is offered by NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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NEA Research Grants in the Arts & NEA Research Labs is sponsored by National Endowment for the Arts. NEA Research Grants in the Arts & NEA Research Labs is a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts that establishes interdisciplinary research teams at universities and medical centers nationwide to study the intersection of arts and public benefit.
Grants for Arts Projects - Theater is a grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that funds theater and musical theater projects enabling Americans to experience the arts, celebrate artistic heritage, and benefit from arts education. Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal communities with at least five years of arts programming and a minimum $20,000 operating budget. Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 with a required 1:1 cost share from cash or in-kind sources. The program accepts applications during two funding cycles per year, with Part 1 submitted through Grants.gov and Part 2 through the NEA Applicant Portal. Funded activities may include productions, community engagement, professional development, and innovative theater initiatives. Challenge America applicants within this discipline may request $10,000.
Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.