# NEA Research Grants in the Arts, FY 2027

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/2026nea01oragrants-nea-research-grants-in-the-arts-fy-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361295

> National Endowment for the Arts offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards. Applications closed on March 23, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 2026NEA01ORAGRANTS |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 23, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.024 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

To produce research, statistics, and general information about the arts for the benefit of the arts sector and beyond.

## Questions people ask

### Is 2026NEA01ORAGRANTS still open?

No. It closed on March 23, 2026.

### Who can apply for NEA Research Grants in the Arts, 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 Research Grants in the Arts, FY 2027?

Closed March 23, 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.

### 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.