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NEA Research Labs, FY 2027

NEA 2026NEA01ORALABS
Posted: Feb 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/23/2026
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Funding Information

Award Ceiling
$300,000
Award Floor
$100,000
Expected Number of Awards
4

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.

Synopsis

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.

Eligibility

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

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
Email: NEAResearchGrants@arts.gov
Phone: 202-682-5504
NEA Staff
NEAResearchGrants@arts.gov

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026 02:16:01 PM EST

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