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

The Government of the Virgin Islands, operating as the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts, received a $375,315 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025) for the performance period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive arts programs, services, and activities aligned with the NEA-approved strategic plan for the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The funding enables the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts to develop and maintain partnerships that advance artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts throughout the territory. Grant-funded activities include support for local arts organizations, cultural events, arts education initiatives, and outreach to underserved communities. As a state-level arts agency partner of the NEA, the council utilizes these annual Partnership Agreement grants to execute its strategic arts initiatives, enhance community engagement with the arts, and create opportunities for artistic expression and cultural enrichment specific to the unique needs of the U.S. Virgin Islands.