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NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027

National Endowment for the Arts · 2026NEA01GAP2

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Award Range

$10K – $100K

Total Program Funding

$65.0M

Expected Awards

2000

Deadline

July 9, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027. National Endowment for the Arts. Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater & Musical... $10,000-$100,000 per award; $65,000,000 total program funding; ~2000 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, County governments, City/township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-07-09

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater & Musical Theater, and Visual and Media Arts. Funded activities may include a wide range of arts projects described in the application guidelines. Awards require a 1:1 cost share. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with a range of operating budgets. Eligible applicants include: nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; and federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding in this category is not available for individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO).

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $10K
Maximum Award: $100K
Total Program Funding: $65.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 2000
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 4, 2026

Application Deadline: July 9, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NEA Staff apply@arts.gov

apply@arts.gov

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