2025NEA01ORALABS: NEA Research Labs, FY 2026
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Endowment for the Arts notices from 2025.
National Endowment for the Arts offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $1.2 million in total. Applications closed on March 24, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 27, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$1.2 million
- Expected awards4
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026NEA01ORALABS | February 13, 2026 | Closed March 23, 2026 | Closed |
| 2023NEA01ORALABS | January 12, 2023 | Closed March 27, 2023 | Closed |
| 2022NEA01ORALABS | January 18, 2022 | Closed March 28, 2022 | Closed |
| 2021NEA01ORALABS | January 29, 2021 | Closed March 29, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 27, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 24, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals awards averaged $37,880; this notice allows up to $300,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (90% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The NEA Research Labs program funds projects that support transdisciplinary research teams to build public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society at large. Each Lab will conduct multiple research studies and develop a suite of products or services.
Who has won Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals (45.024) awarded $465 million across 12,278 grant awards, an average of $37,880 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. | Maryland | 5 | $22.9 million |
| Arts Midwest, Incorporated | Minnesota | 9 | $13.8 million |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | Missouri | 6 | $8.1 million |
| South Arts, Inc. | Georgia | 1 | $7.7 million |
| Education Commission of the States | Colorado | 6 | $4.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 2025NEA01ORALABS still open?
No. It closed on March 24, 2025.
Who can apply for NEA Research Labs, FY 2026?
National Endowment for the Arts accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for NEA Research Labs, FY 2026?
Closed March 24, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $300,000 each. About $1.2 million in total across about 4 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., Arts Midwest, Incorporated, Mid-America Arts Alliance. The program made 12,278 awards worth $465 million in that time.
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- Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)
- NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (12/26)
- NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (3/27)
- NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27)
- Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales