2026NEA01GAP1: NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2027
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 $100,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 2,000 awards worth $65.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 12, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 11, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Award floor$10,000
- Total funding$65.0 million
- Expected awards2,000
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025NEA01GAP1MARCH | February 7, 2025 | Closed March 11, 2025 | Closed |
| 2025NEA01GAP1 | December 12, 2024 | Closed February 6, 2025 | Closed |
| 2024NEA01GAP1 | December 6, 2023 | Closed February 15, 2024 | Closed |
| 2023NEA01GAP1 | December 7, 2022 | Closed February 9, 2023 | Closed |
| 2022NEA01GAP1 | December 6, 2021 | Closed February 10, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 11, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 12, 2026 |
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)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 $100,000 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
Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums, Music, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater & Musical Theater, and Visual and Media Arts. Funded activities may include a wide range of arts projects described in the application guidelines. Awards require a 1:1 cost share. We welcome applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with a range of operating budgets. Eligible applicants include: nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; and Federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding in this category is not available for individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO).
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 2026NEA01GAP1 still open?
No. It closed on February 12, 2026.
Who can apply for NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2027?
National Endowment for the Arts accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2027?
Closed February 12, 2026. 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 $100,000 each. About $65.0 million in total across about 2,000 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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- NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27)
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