National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD Doing business as Ncta
- UEI
- R2NBFVKNX653
- CAGE
- 489H1
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 8757 Georgia Ave #450, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
- Website
- ncta-usa.org
- Founded
- 1933
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Specialized Consumer Services
- SIC code
- 86 Membership Organizations
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: to support the national folk festival in jackson mississippi. | National Endowment for the Arts | $70,000 | |
| Purpose: to support the production and management of public events as well as film production for the national endowment… | National Endowment for the Arts | $791,000 | |
| Purpose: to support the national folk festival in jackson mississippi as part of america 250. | National Endowment for the Arts | $65,000 | |
| Purpose: to support the production and management of public events as well as video production for the national… | National Endowment for the Arts | $791,000 | |
| Purpose: to support the national folk festival. | National Endowment for the Arts | $65,000 |
About National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.
National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc., operating as NCTA, is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland that receives federal grants to produce and manage public cultural events, video programming, and traditional arts preservation initiatives as a prime recipient. The organization operates exclusively as a grant recipient with no federal contracts, contract vehicles, or subcontracting roles in its federal footprint.
NCTA's federal grant work centers on two core capabilities: production and management of public events for the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Program, and creation and support of sustainable traditional arts programs within and around National Park Service units. Representative grant work includes a $791,000 NEA Project Grant (CFDA 45.024) awarded January 1, 2026 for production and management of public events and film production supporting the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Program, executed in Maryland through December 31, 2026; a multi-year National Park Service Cooperative Agreement running July 31, 2023 through December 31, 2026 that creates and supports sustainable traditional arts programs in six communities adjacent to national park units, delivering cultural, economic, and community revitalization benefits including programs such as Roots of American Music at the Blue Ridge Music Center and interpretive cultural programming at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument; and multiple NEA Project Grants supporting the National Folk Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, including awards for planning costs, event production, and America 250 commemoration activities spanning 2023 through 2027.
NCTA's customer base is highly concentrated and narrow. The National Endowment for the Arts accounts for 47 of 71 total awards in the source data, while the Department of the Interior National Park Service and its subordinate offices account for 22 awards (including five through the National Office). These two agencies represent 100% of NCTA's identified federal customer base. The organization has obligated $15.1 million across all awards since 2006, with recent activity modest — one award in 2025, two in 2026, and one in 2027. Four awards carry ultimate completion dates within the next twenty-four months and face recompete risk. NCTA operates no parent contract vehicles, GWACs, BPAs, or IDIQs; all activity flows through federal grant programs managed directly by NEA and NPS.
Quick answers
What is National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s UEI?
National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is R2NBFVKNX653.
What is National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s CAGE code?
National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s CAGE code is 489H1.
What is National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 711320 (Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities).
Where is National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc. located?
National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 8757 Georgia Ave #450, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA.
Is National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 10, 2027.
What is National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
National Council For The Traditional Arts, Inc.'s most recent federal grant award is Purpose: to support the national folk festival in jackson mississippi (19444075526), from National Endowment for the Arts, on January 1, 2027.
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