USArtists International, FY 2026

USArtists International (USAI) supports performances by artists from any state or territory in the U.S. in engagements at festivals and global presenting arts marketplaces outside of the United States. The program funds individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations across all performing arts practices and disciplines. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is committed to the development and expansion of both the careers and artistic goals of U.S. performing artists by providing connections to audiences, presenters, curators, and peers through the USAI program. By elevating voices that reflect a vibrant array of creative expression, we are able to celebrate and share the cultural richness and imagination of the United States.