NEA Research Grants in the Arts, FY 2027

Recently closed NOFO

This listing closed on March 23, 2026. Watch CFDA 45.024 (Promotion of the Arts — Grants to Organizations and Individuals) for the next funding cycle. Historical award band was $20,000 -- $100,000.

According to Grants.gov (extract vintage 2026-08-10), this record reflects the officially published listing. See methodology.

Campus–civic applicant bridge · 9 doors

NEA Research Grants in the Arts, FY 2027 bridges educational institutions with civic applicant types (9 doors: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Independent school districts; +5 more). Expect campus and public/nonprofit operators in the same printed set. Applicant cost-sharing is required on the Grants.gov extract. Instrument: Grant. Funding-activity code maps to Arts (AR). Inside National Endowment for the Arts's indexed book this exact eligibility-code string is unique to this listing.

Code 00

State governments

Code 01

County governments

Code 02

City or township governments

Code 05

Independent school districts

Code 06

Public / state-controlled institutions of higher education

Code 07

Federally recognized tribal governments

Code 08

Public / Indian housing authorities

Code 12

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than IHEs)

Code 20

Private institutions of higher education

Codes are Grants.gov eligibility category values from the extract vintage 2026-08-10. Confirm the full eligibility statement on the official listing or the Grants.gov eligibility reference.