NEAPS2403: NEA Big Read Program Solicitation, FY2024
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 2023.
National Endowment for the Arts offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $1.5 million) to nonprofits. Applications closed on January 18, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.5 million
- Award floor$1.5 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | November 16, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 18, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Eligibility for this Cooperative Agreement is limited to the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations. The applicant must meet the Eligibility Requirements for RAOs as specified in the National Endowment for the Arts Partnership Agreements guidelines and must have submitted acceptable Final Report packages by the due date(s) for all award(s) previously received. An organization may submit only one proposal under this program solicitation.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals awards averaged $37,880; this notice allows up to $1.5 million 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 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with a U.S. Regional Arts Organization (RAO) that will administer the 2025-2026 cycle of the NEA Big Read initiative. The NEA Big Read is a community-focused, literary arts initiative that broadens our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors through the power and joy of reading, writing, and sharing stories. The initiative selects eligible organizations around the country to host dynamic community-wide programs inspired by NEA Big Read-selected writers and/or works of literature. Each community program that receives an NEA Big Read subgrant—which generally ranges between $5,000 and $20,000—is also provided with resources, outreach materials, and training on various programmatic aspects such as working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and facilitating activities and events.
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 NEAPS2403 still open?
No. It closed on January 18, 2024.
Who can apply for NEA Big Read Program Solicitation, FY2024?
National Endowment for the Arts accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for NEA Big Read Program Solicitation, FY2024?
Closed January 18, 2024. 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 $1.5 million 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.
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