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NEA Research Labs, FY 2027

National Endowment for the Arts

2026NEA01ORALABS

NEA

General Information

Est. Program Funding:

March 23, 2026

Closing Date:

Expected No. of Awards

$300,000

Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
2026NEA01ORALABS

Owning Agency:
NEA

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

The NEA Research Labs program funds projects that support transdisciplinary research teams to build public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society at large. Each Lab will conduct multiple research studies and develop a suite of products or services.

Response Date	Mar 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Feb 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	300,000
Award Floor	100,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Private institutions of higher education, County governments, Independent school districts, State governments
Additional Info on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Endowment for the Arts
Link to Additional Information:	Program Guidelines and Application Instructions
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-682-5504

CFDA Program(s)

45.024: Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals

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