The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering the NEA Research Labs grant to support transdisciplinary research teams. This grant is specifically for building public knowledge about the profound contributions of the arts to individuals, communities, and society at large. Funded projects under this initiative are expected to conduct multiple, robust research studies, ultimately developing a valuable suite of products or services that expand understanding and access to arts-related insights. The program aims to foster innovative approaches to arts research, strengthening the evidence base for the arts’ impact across various societal domains. It encourages proposals that advance methodologies and disseminate findings effectively to a broad audience.
Opportunity ID: 358399
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025NEA01ORALABS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NEA Research Labs, FY 2026 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments City or township governments Independent school districts Special district governments Private institutions of higher education 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidelines and Application Instructions |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NEA Web Manager
webmgr@arts.gov Email:webmgr@arts.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NEA Web Manager 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 | 2025NEA01ORALABS | NEA Research Labs, FY 2026 | PKG00290311 | Jan 27, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358399 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
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