Revised FY26 NEA Grant Guidelines Announced

February 12, 2025

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 League’s NEA Grant Application Overview summarizes substantial changes to the eligibility and compliance rules for grantees, including a requirement to comply with all applicable Executive Orders while the award is being administered. Prospective applicants should carefully review the new guidance. The NEA will hold a free webinar about the updated guidelines on Tuesday, February 18, at 2:00pm. Registration has closed, but a recording will be posted shortly after in the Applicant Resources section of the NEA’s Grants for Arts Projects webpage along with answers to frequently asked questions.

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