arts · NEA
NEA Research Labs, FY 2027
National Endowment for the Arts · 2026NEA01ORALABS
Award Range
$100K – $300K
Expected Awards
4
Deadline
March 23, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
NEA Research Labs, FY 2027. 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; ~4 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Independent school districts, State governments, City/township governments, Special district governments (+4 more)
Who Should NOT Apply
Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Deadline: 2026-03-23
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.
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
- Expected Number of Awards
- 4
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
NEA Staff NEAResearchGrants@arts.gov
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