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Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes

National Endowment for the Arts · 2025NEAGARDEN

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Award Range

$25K$25K

Total Program Funding

$500K

Expected Awards

20

Deadline

July 14, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes. National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA will offer grants of $25,000 each (no cost share required) for arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions to American history of one or more of the national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021. See full guidelines at... $25,000-$25,000 per award; $500,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, County governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations, Public universities/colleges, Independent school districts (+5 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2025-07-14

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The NEA will offer grants of $25,000 each (no cost share required) for arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions to American history of one or more of the national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021. See full guidelines at https://www.arts.gov/grants/national-garden-of-heroes.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesIndependent School DistrictsState GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$25K
Maximum Award
$25K
Total Program Funding
$500K
Expected Number of Awards
20
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 13, 2025
Application Deadline: July 14, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

webmgr@arts.gov webmgr@arts.gov

webmgr@arts.gov

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