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Closed on Sep 29, 2026

Partnership Agreement Grants, FY 2027

National Endowment for the Arts · Opportunity number 2027NEA04PA

Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 30, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 29, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity number2027NEA04PA
AgencyNational Endowment for the Arts
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)45.025
PostedJun 4, 2026
DeadlineSep 29, 2026
Award ceiling$2,500,000
Award floor$400,000
Expected number of awards62
Estimated total program funding$70,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryArts
Last updated hereSep 30, 2026

Summary from the notice

The National Endowment for the Arts’ State & Regional Partnership Agreement grants are awarded to the nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), and the six regional arts organizations (RAOs) whose members comprise SAAs.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • State governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • State governments

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Colleges and universities
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • 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.

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