ARCHIVED: NEA GRANTS FOR ARTS PROJECTS

Summary

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides funding for public engagement with the arts and arts education, for the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and for the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector. An organization may submit only one application to the FY 2026 Grants for Arts Projects program (i.e., one application per calendar year). The internal competition closes January 23rd.

Full Description

Synopsis from the NEA:

Link to grant posting: https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects

Through project-based funding, GAP supports an expansive range of arts activities to strengthen the nation’s arts and culture ecosystem.

Areas in which GAP supports:

Descriptions of each area can be found here

Table lists areas for NEA grant

Artist Communities, Arts Education, Dance, Design, Film & Media Arts, Folk & Traditional Arts, Literary Arts, Local Arts Agencies, Museums,

Music, Musical Theater, Opera, Presenting & Multidisciplinary Works, Theater, Visual Arts

Funded activities may include:

• public engagement with the arts and arts education,
• the integration of the arts with strategies promoting the health and well-being of people and communities, and
• the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector

Who can apply:

The NEA welcomes applications from first-time and returning applicants; from organizations serving rural, urban, suburban, and tribal communities of all sizes; and from organizations with small, medium, or large operating budgets.

Applications are evaluated based on the published Review Criteria. 

Webinars hosted by the NEA are available for more information about the opportunity.

Funding Information

• Applicants may request an amount between $10,000-$100,000.
• 1:1 Cost-share/match required. Sources may include both cash and in-kind.
  • For example, if an organization receives a $10,000 award, the total project costs must be at least $20,000, and the organization must provide at least $10,000 toward the project costs from nonfederal sources. NEA funding cannot exceed 50% of the total cost of the project
  • Cost share/matching funds do not need to be committed at the time of application, but applicants will be asked to provide potential sources of funding in the project budget section of the application.
  • Please work with your assigned Sponsored Programs Administrator to understand any mandatory or voluntary cost share/match requirements. Your Sponsored Programs Administrator can also help you identify your options for assembling the match.
  • All proposals with a commitment for a cost share/match must have the approval of the Department Chair and the Vice Provost for Research

Internal Competition Requirements

Since only one application from William & Mary can be submitted, the FRC is holding an internal competition to select one candidate to move forward to apply. Questions can be directed to frcgrantapp@wm.edu

To be considered, please prepare and submit a PDF version of the following materials by January 23^rd to the Box Link below:

Submit Application Materials Here

1. 2-Page Project Summary
   1. NEA Discipline for Proposed Project (see table above)
   2. List of collaborators/partners/key individuals
   3. Description of Project
2. CVs of all collaborators
3. 1-page Project Budget and Justification
   • Please include confirmation of cost share as either a separate document or within in the "Budget" file (e.g. email or letter of approval from department chair or dean of your unit)

Submit Application Materials Here

Important Dates to Note

1. January 23: Internal Competition closes
2. January 24: FRC begins review
3. January 28: FRC Reviews Due
4. January 30: FRC Releases Decision
5. February 13: Part 1 Grants.gov Submission deadline
6. February 19: Part 2 NEA Applicant Portal Opens to applicants
7. February 26: Part 2 NEA Applicant Portal Submission deadline