NEA Research Grants in the Arts, FY 2027

NEA 2026NEA01ORAGRANTS
Posted: Feb 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/23/2026

Funding Information

Award Ceiling
$100,000
Award Floor
$20,000
Expected Number of Awards
15
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.

Description

To produce research, statistics, and general information about the arts for the benefit of the arts sector and beyond.

Synopsis

To produce research, statistics, and general information about the arts for the benefit of the arts sector and beyond.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

Funding Activity Categories

Arts

CFDA Numbers

  • 45.024 - Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals

Contact Information

Agency: National Endowment for the Arts
Contact: National Endowment for the Arts
Phone: 202-682-5504
NEA Staff
NEAResearchGrants@arts.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026 02:15:37 PM EST

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