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 CNMI Department of Community and Cultural Affairs (DCCA) a Project Grant of $376,100 under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports arts programs, services, and activities aligned with DCCA's NEA-approved strategic plan, enabling the agency to advance the NEA's mission of promoting artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts in the Northern Mariana Islands.

As the designated state arts agency for the Northern Mariana Islands, DCCA will utilize these funds to develop and maintain partnerships that support comprehensive arts programming, including exhibitions, performances, educational projects, and community engagement efforts. The grant facilitates execution of DCCA's strategic priorities, which encompass arts and culture preservation, youth and adult programming, and outreach to underserved communities. DCCA has historically sub-awarded portions of such grants to local nonprofit organizations to ensure broad service delivery across the territory.