The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering grants totaling $25,000 each for arts projects across all disciplines. This grant is for the purpose of celebrating the profound contributions to American history made by one or more national heroes as outlined in Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021. Designed to honor and reflect on America’s heritage, these projects should creatively engage with the legacies of these figures. A significant feature of this funding opportunity is that no cost share is required, making it accessible for a wide range of artistic endeavors. This initiative aligns with the spirit of America250, commemorating a quarter-millennium of American history through artistic expression.
Opportunity ID: 359710
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025NEAGARDEN |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments City or township governments Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | The NEA will offer grants of $25,000 each (no cost share required) for arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions to American history of one or more of the national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021. See full guidelines at https://www.arts.gov/grants/national-garden-of-heroes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | National Garden of Heroes |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
webmgr@arts.gov
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated website link. | Jun 13, 2025 | |
| Updated website link. | Jun 13, 2025 | |
| Synopsis modified on 6/13/2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | |
| Jun 13, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025NEAGARDEN |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments City or township governments Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | The NEA will offer grants of $25,000 each (no cost share required) for arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions to American history of one or more of the national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021. See full guidelines at https://www.arts.gov/grants/national-garden-of-heroes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | National Garden of Heroes |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
webmgr@arts.gov
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025NEAGARDEN |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | The NEA will offer grants of $25,000 each (no cost share required) for arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions to American history of one or more of the national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021. See full guidelines at https://www.arts.gov/grants/national-garden-of-heroes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
webmgr@arts.gov
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025NEAGARDEN |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | The NEA will offer grants of $25,000 each (no cost share required) for arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions to American history of one or more of the national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021. Key application submission dates. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
webmgr@arts.gov
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025NEAGARDEN |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | The NEA will offer grants of $25,000 each (no cost share required) for arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions to American history of one or more of the national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978 of January 18, 2021. Key application submission dates. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
webmgr@arts.gov
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | webmgr@arts.gov webmgr@arts.gov Email: webmgr@arts.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.024 | 2025NEAGARDEN | Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes | PKG00290961 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359710 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
359710 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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