The League of American Orchestras, in partnership with American Composers Orchestra (ACO), has established its third national consortium and made significant enhancements to Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program, the organizations announced today.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has published further updates to the FY26 grant application process in response to recent legal action.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
As reported late last week, the National Endowment for the Arts has posted revised grant guidelines and deadlines for FY2026 Grants for Arts Projects.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has shared an update about its FY2026 grant process, including new deadlines, plans for revised grant guidelines, and eligibility rules.
In This Issue: New Administration, Executive Actions, and Impact on the Arts; Playing Your Part: League Webinar on Advocacy in 2025; Tax Reform Discussions Underway; and Reminder: New Form for International Guest Artist Visa Petitions