NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027
National Endowment for the Arts · Opportunity number 2026NEA01GAP2
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | 2026NEA01GAP2 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 45.024 |
| Posted | May 4, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 2,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $65,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Arts |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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