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

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) a $1,514,538 Project Grant under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025) for the period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive arts programs, services, and activities aligned with TCA's NEA-approved strategic plan. As the state arts agency for Texas, TCA utilizes these funds to advance artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to arts programming throughout the state.

Under this award, TCA delivers statewide arts initiatives including exhibitions, performances, educational projects, and community engagement efforts. The grant-funded activities encompass administration of diverse arts programming, support for nonprofit arts organizations across Texas, implementation of specialized arts education programs, and cultural documentation efforts. TCA also conducts the Folk Arts Apprenticeships program in partnership with Texas Folklife Resources, organizes arts-related events, and provides strategic cultural planning services. These partnership-based initiatives are designed to increase public access to arts and support underserved communities across the state.