NEA Modifies Compliance Requirements for First Step of Grant Applications
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has published further updates to the FY26 grant application process in response to recent legal action.
New Court Action as NEA Grant Deadline Nears
As the National Endowment for the Arts implements recent Executive Orders, grant applicants are newly required to certify their compliance with restrictions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and “gender ideology.” Court action underway calls for halting implementation of these restrictions, as prospective applicants face a March 11 deadline for registering their intent to apply for the first round of FY26 grants.
New Collection of Resources for Navigating the Changing Landscape
Today, we are introducing a new collection of resources that we hope will help orchestras navigate such an uncertain national environment. The materials include overviews of executive orders, legal analysis, messaging guides, and tools created and already in use by the wider arts and nonprofit sectors for protecting creative expression.
2024 Impact Report
The League’s 2024 Impact Report includes compelling examples of the impact the League makes each year, on behalf of our more than 630 member orchestras and their dedicated staff, musicians, board members, volunteers, and all who work to make the music happen.
Court Action Prompts NEA Updates to Assurance of Compliance
As reported in the League’s Advocacy Update earlier this week, on Friday, February 21, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction (PDF) blocking implementation of two executive orders (EO 14151, and EO 14173) attempting to terminate or change federal grants and contracts for programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Protected: Playing Your Part: Advocacy in 2025
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Playing Your Part: Advocacy in 2025
Member-only ContentFree webinar recording for members. Learn about key policy priorities, how to engage policymakers year-round, and pick up some tips from experts and peers well-practiced in speaking up for the arts.
Playing Your Part: Advocacy in 2025
Learn about key policy priorities, how to engage policymakers year-round, and pick up some tips from experts and peers well-practiced in speaking up for the arts.
Policy Action Plan, NEA Updates, Bipartisan Nonprofit Support, and More
In This Issue: Four Policy Actions You Can Take Today; Latest News on NEA Funding Requirements; New Data on Bipartisan Support for Nonprofit Sector; Protecting Species, Supporting Music
Navigating the New Policy Environment
The rapidly emerging changes in federal policy have profound implications for the entire arts field, our work with governmental and nonprofit partners, and the communities we serve.