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NEA Grants for Arts Projects

Deadline: 07/10/2025

National Endowment for the Arts funding for nonprofits

Through the Grants for Arts Projects (GAP), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) provides expansive funding opportunities to strengthen the nation’s arts and culture ecosystem. Grants are available for arts projects in a wide variety of artistic disciplines. Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000. All awards require a nonfederal cost share or match of at least 1 to 1.

Register for upcoming GAP FY26 informational sessions:

 

NOTE: The Grants for Arts Projects general guidelines webinar took place on January 8, which we recommend prospective applicants to review. A recording of the meeting is available on the Applicant Resources page, which also lists important tools and tips for completing your next NEA application.

 

Application Deadlines:

  • Thursday, February 13, 2025 (for projects starting no earlier than January 1, 2026)
  • Thursday, July 10, 2025 (for projects starting no earlier than June 1, 2026)
  • Note: Applicants are only eligible to submit one application to GAP per calendar year.
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