Submission Deadline 07/09/2026
Fiscal Capacity $65,000,000
| Opportunity Number | 2026NEA01GAP2 |
|---|---|
| Agency | NEA |
| Application Deadline | 07/09/2026 |
| Award Amount | $65,000,000 |
| Status | Posted |
| Sector | Default |
| Award Floor | $10,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Required |
Fiscal Parameters & Taxonomy
Authority NEA
Status Posted
Who Can Apply
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments County governments
Eligibility Intelligence
See the official NOFO for full eligibility requirements.
Program Description
Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater & Musical Theater, and Visual and Media Arts. Funded activities may include a wide range of arts projects described in the application guidelines. Awards require a 1:1 cost share. 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 a range of 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).
CFDA Programs
45.024 Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals
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