Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #2026NEA01GAP2

NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027 Funding Opportunity

Buyer

National Endowment for the Arts

Posted

May 04, 2026

Respond By

July 09, 2026

Identifier

2026NEA01GAP2

NAICS

813211

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is inviting applications for its Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program, supporting a wide range of arts initiatives across the United States. - Government Buyer: - National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations - Units of state or local government - Federally recognized tribal communities or tribes - Funding Details: - Approximately $65,000,000 in total funding - Expected 2,000 awards - Individual awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 - 1:1 cost share (matching funds) required - Supported Disciplines: - Arts Education, Dance, Design, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Museums, Music, Opera, Theater, Visual and Media Arts - Notable Requirements: - Funding is not available for individuals, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies, or Regional Arts Organizations - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are referenced as this is a grant for project funding, not a procurement of goods or services

Description

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in various arts disciplines including Arts Education, Dance, Design, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Museums, Music, Opera, Theater, and Visual and Media Arts. Funded activities cover a wide range of arts projects as described in the application guidelines. Awards require a 1:1 cost share and are open to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding is not available for individuals, commercial enterprises, State Arts Agencies, or Regional Arts Organizations. The total program funding is $65,000,000 with expected awards of 2000 grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 each.

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