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National Endowment for the Arts · United States

National Services for State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations

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National Endowment for the Arts expects to make 1 award of $850,000, from a total budget of $850,000. Applications close on 14 Jan 2027. Eligible applicant types include nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.

About this call

Funding is available to support national services and activities that benefit State Arts Agencies (SAAs) and Regional Arts Organizations (RAOs). Projects may include leadership development, training, strategic planning, program coordination, information sharing, and other activities that strengthen accountability, transparency, and organizational effectiveness.

Eligibility for this grant is limited only to non-profit organizations that have a five-year history of arts programming as a membership organization with a national mission and demonstrated capacity to provide services, research, and technical assistance to all SAAs and RAOs.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Arts

How to apply

1. Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
2. Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
3. Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
4. Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
5. Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

From the call text

Who can apply

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Company stage

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Single applicant or consortium

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Where applicants must be based

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Where to apply

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Contact

National Endowment for the Arts · NEAStateRegional@arts.gov · 202-682-5504

Official sources

Official call page · Funder's programme page

Facts on this page come from the official source and were last checked 13 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.

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