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NEA Research Labs, FY 2027

National Endowment for the Arts · 2026NEA01ORALABS

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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

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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

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.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsState GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCounty Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$100K
Maximum Award
$300K
Expected Number of Awards
4
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 13, 2026
Application Deadline: March 23, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NEA Staff NEAResearchGrants@arts.gov

NEAResearchGrants@arts.gov

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