To support national leadership services in the areas of education and technical assistance public awareness development of new partnerships and advanced information services

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) a Project Grant of $1,257,675 under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025), effective October 1, 2025 through March 31, 2027. This award supports NASAA's delivery of national leadership services designed to strengthen state and regional arts agencies across the United States. The funded services encompass education and technical assistance, public awareness initiatives, development of new partnerships, and advanced information services that enable state arts agencies (SAAs) and regional arts organizations (RAOs) to advance the NEA's mission of promoting artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts.

Under this grant, NASAA will provide research, professional development, capacity building, and technical assistance to state and regional arts organizations. These services enable SAAs and RAOs to execute their strategic plans and respond to constituent needs while supporting designated funding priorities in folk and traditional arts, arts education, and outreach to underserved communities. NASAA's work through this award facilitates advocacy, networking, and partnership development that integrate arts strategies into community well-being and resilience efforts, ensuring broader public participation in arts programs nationwide.