Policy Landscape Resources, International Artist News, and Education Executive Order
In This Issue: Urgent: Keep Pace with the U.S. Visa Process; U.S. Department of Education Directed to Close; and Resources on NEA and Big-Picture Policy Landscape
League Forward: March 2025
Updates from the League, behind-the-scenes insights, and highlighting some of our wonderful donors across the country.
Federal Budget, New and Renewed Targets in Executive Orders, and More
In This Issue: Congress Passes FY25 Funding; IMLS, Voice of America, and FMCS Targeted by Executive Order; Court Lifts Injunction on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Executive Orders; Supporting Music Education as Federal Debates Unfold; Check Out the League’s Latest Resources
League of American Orchestras, in Partnership with American Composers Orchestra, Announces Third Orchestra Consortium and New Repeat Performance Initiative
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.
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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