NEA Research Labs, FY 2026
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- 2025NEA01ORALABS
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $300,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Arts
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- State Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Independent School Districts
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- City/Township Governments
- County Governments
- Special District Governments
- Points of contact
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- NEA Web Manager webmgr@arts.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The NEA Research Labs, FY 2026 is a federal grant opportunity offered by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The grant supports transdisciplinary research teams to build public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society. Each funded Lab will conduct multiple research studies and develop a suite of products or services. Eligible applicant types include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, higher education institutions (public and private), state and local governments, tribal governments, and independent school districts. The application deadline is March 24, 2025, and the evaluation criteria focus on artistic excellence, community impact, and potential for broader cultural engagement.
The typical award values for this grant program range from $10,000 to $150,000, with performance periods generally spanning one to two years. The grant funding aims to support a diverse array of arts-related activities and initiatives across the United States, with a focus on increasing public participation in the arts, promoting arts education, supporting artists and cultural organizations, and integrating arts strategies with community well-being and development objectives.
Synopsis
The NEA Research Labs program funds projects that support transdisciplinary research teams to build public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society at large. Each Lab will conduct multiple research studies and develop a suite of products or services.
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