NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2027
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- 2026NEA01GAP1
- Applications due
- Award size
- $10,000 to $100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Arts
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- State Governments
- Independent School Districts
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Special District Governments
- County Governments
- Points of contact
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- NEA Staff apply@arts.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking grant applications for its Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program, which provides project-based funding for arts organizations across multiple disciplines including Arts Education, Dance, Design, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Museums, Music, Opera, Theater, and Visual Arts. Eligible applicants include nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, state and local government units, and federally recognized tribal communities, with funding specifically unavailable for individuals, for-profit entities, or State Arts Agencies. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on artistic excellence and artistic merit, with applications undergoing three independent levels of review by national panels of arts experts, the National Council on the Arts, and ultimately the NEA Chair. All funded projects require a 1:1 cost share, demonstrating financial commitment from the applicant. The application deadline for this federal grant opportunity is February 12, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on December 11, 2025.
While specific award amounts are not explicitly stated, the related federal grant program typically provides project grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000. The grant supports arts projects across urban, suburban, rural, and tribal communities nationwide, with performance periods generally spanning one to two years. Projects must integrate arts activities that promote community well-being, build arts sector infrastructure, and enhance public participation in the arts. The funding is intended to support a comprehensive range of arts-related activities that demonstrate potential for significant cultural and community impact.
Synopsis
Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater & Musical Theater, and Visual and Media Arts. Funded activities may include a wide range of arts projects described in the application guidelines. Awards require a 1:1 cost share. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with a range of operating budgets. Eligible applicants include: nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; and Federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding in this category is not available for individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO).
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