arts · NEA
NEA Research Labs, FY 2026
National Endowment for the Arts · 2025NEA01ORALABS
Award Range
$100K – $300K
Total Program Funding
$1.2M
Expected Awards
4
Deadline
March 24, 2025
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
NEA Research Labs, FY 2026. National Endowment for the Arts. 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. $100,000-$300,000 per award; $1,200,000 total program funding; ~4 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Public universities/colleges, State governments, City/township governments, Independent school districts, County governments (+4 more)
Who Should NOT Apply
Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Cost sharing/matching required
- •Deadline: 2025-03-24
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.
Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available
What This Grant Funds
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $100K
- Maximum Award
- $300K
- Total Program Funding
- $1.2M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 4
- Cost Sharing Required?
- Yes
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
NEA Web Manager webmgr@arts.gov
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