To support arts programs services and activities associated with carrying out the agency's national endowment for the arts-approved strategic plan

This $969,500 federal Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025) supports arts programs, services, and activities in Utah that align with the NEA's national strategic plan.

The funding enables the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, the state's official arts and cultural agency, to develop and implement comprehensive arts initiatives throughout the state. This includes programming, exhibitions, performances, educational projects, and community engagement efforts that strengthen Utah's arts infrastructure. The grant provides general operating support for key cultural institutions in Utah, such as the Noorda Center for the Performing Arts, the Natural History Museum of Utah, and various university arts programs, allowing them to deliver a diverse lineup of community arts and cultural events. Additionally, the grant funds the production of outdoor murals by the Utah Zoological Society to inspire empathy and reduce human-wildlife conflicts. This award demonstrates the NEA's ongoing commitment to supporting state and regional arts organizations in advancing artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts across the United States.