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

Mid Atlantic Arts, Inc. received a $1.98M project grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. The award supports the organization's execution of its NEA-approved strategic plan through comprehensive arts programs, services, and activities designed to advance artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts across the mid-Atlantic region. Mid Atlantic Arts, Inc. utilizes this funding to administer several prominent national and regional arts initiatives, including the US Artists International program, which showcases U.S. artists at international markets; the Performing Arts Global Exchange subgranting initiative, which expands access to international artists in underserved regions; and Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition supporting arts education.

The Partnership Agreements program enables Mid Atlantic Arts, Inc. to respond to constituent needs identified through public planning while advancing NEA strategic priorities. Grant support includes general funding for strategic plan execution and designated funding for folk and traditional arts, arts education programs, and outreach to underserved communities. The organization maintains grant-related records per federal requirements and participates in annual review and approval processes established by the NEA.