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Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD), FY 2026

National Endowment for the Arts · NEAPS2502

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Award Range

$540K$540K

Total Program Funding

$540K

Expected Awards

1

Deadline

January 22, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD), FY 2026. National Endowment for the Arts. Program Guidelines and Application Instructions $540,000-$540,000 per award; $540,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Special district governments, City/township governments, Private universities/colleges, State governments (+5 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2026-01-22

💡 GrantQuick Tip

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

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

Program Guidelines and Application Instructions

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesState Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCounty GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsOther Tribal OrganizationsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$540K
Maximum Award
$540K
Total Program Funding
$540K
Expected Number of Awards
1
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: December 4, 2025
Application Deadline: January 22, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

MICD Staff Contact MICD@arts.gov

MICD@arts.gov

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