The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is offering Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) to provide vital project-based funding for organizations across diverse artistic disciplines. This grant is for supporting activities that foster public engagement with the arts, enhance arts education, and integrate the arts to promote community health and well-being. Additionally, it aims to strengthen the overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units of state or local government, and Federally recognized tribal communities. A 1:1 cost share/match is required for awards. The NEA encourages applications from organizations of all sizes, serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities.
Opportunity ID: 358418
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 2025NEA01GAP1MARCH |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2026 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2075 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.024 — Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 07, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $62,245,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Description: | Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Artist Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Film & Media Arts, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, and Visual Arts. Funded activities may include public engagement with the arts and arts education, the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. Awards require a 1:1 cost share/match. 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 small, medium, or large 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). |
| 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
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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 | 2025NEA01GAP1MARCH | NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2026 | PKG00290357 | Feb 07, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358418 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
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