arts · NEA

Partnership Agreement Grants, FY 2027

National Endowment for the Arts · 2027NEA04PA

36 days left

Award Range

$400K – $2.5M

Total Program Funding

$70.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

September 29, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Partnership Agreement Grants, FY 2027. National Endowment for the Arts. The National Endowment for the Arts’ State & Regional Partnership Agreement grants are awarded to the nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), and the six regional arts organizations (RAOs) whose members comprise SAAs. $400,000-$2,500,000 per award; $70,000,000 total program funding; ~62 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, Nonprofits (501c3)

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-09-29

💡 GrantQuick Tip

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

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The National Endowment for the Arts’ State & Regional Partnership Agreement grants are awarded to the nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), and the six regional arts organizations (RAOs) whose members comprise SAAs.

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State Governments501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $400K
Maximum Award: $2.5M
Total Program Funding: $70.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 62
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 4, 2026

Application Deadline: September 29, 2026 (36 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NEA Web Manager apply@arts.gov

apply@arts.gov

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