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NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027

National Endowment for the Arts Nonprofit eligible

Administered by National Endowment for the Arts, this arts & humanities grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 9, 2026. It provides awards up to $10K–$100K.

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Deadline
Jul 9, 2026
Award amount
Up to $10K–$100K
Expected awards
2,000
Posted
May 4, 2026
Opportunity number
2026NEA01GAP2
CFDA
45.024

Opportunity description

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater & Musical Theater, and Visual and Media Arts. Funded activities may include a wide range of arts projects described in the application guidelines. Awards require a 1:1 cost share. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with a range of operating budgets. Eligible applicants include: nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; and federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding in this category is not available for individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO).

Who can apply

  • Special district governments
  • City or township governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • County governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Funding

Award floor
$10K
Award ceiling
$100K

Agency contact

National Endowment for the Arts

NEA Staff apply@arts.gov

apply@arts.gov

Where to apply

Applications go through Grants.gov directly. We recommend reading the full announcement and double-checking eligibility and dates on the official listing first.

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