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Federal Arts Grants

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Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026)
$250,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians to enhance museum services that preserve and promote their cultures, languages, and heritage.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2026)
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S. museums and related organizations in developing workforce training programs and career pathways for current and future museum professionals, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and equitable access.

Arts
Nonprofits
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2026)
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. museums and related organizations for innovative projects that improve museum practices, enhance community engagement, and address collections care challenges.

Arts
Nonprofits
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This program provides funding to African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities to strengthen their operations, enhance public programs, and support the professional development of their staff.

Arts
Nonprofits
Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2026)
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to American Latino museums and cultural institutions to strengthen their community services and support professional development in the sector.

Arts
Nonprofits
Beauty + Health: Youth Graphic Medicine Challenge
$3,500
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Disease Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant invites U.S. teens and young adults to create original comics that address the health risks associated with societal beauty standards and promote safer beauty practices, with cash prizes awarded for compelling storytelling.

Health
Individuals
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2026)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S. libraries and nonprofit organizations in developing innovative projects that enhance community engagement, lifelong learning, and equitable access to information.

Arts
Nonprofits
Museums for America (2026)
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations in the U.S. to enhance community engagement, educational programming, and collections stewardship, particularly in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD), FY 2026
$540,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, or tribal entities to facilitate collaborative workshops that help mayors tackle urban design challenges and improve city livability and equity.

Arts
State governments
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2026)
$75,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to small museums across the United States to enhance their educational programs and improve the management of their collections, helping them better serve their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Salute to America 250 Outreach Across Japan
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to create innovative programs that celebrate American culture and strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through outreach activities across Japan.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)
$10,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American tribes to develop and improve library services that meet the unique needs of their communities.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to support the development and training of a diverse library and archival workforce across the U.S., focusing on enhancing educational opportunities and professional growth in libraries and archives.

Arts
Nonprofits
NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2027
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities for high-quality arts projects that enhance community cultural life and broaden public access to the arts across the United States.

Arts
State governments
Museums Empowered (2026)
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This initiative provides funding to museums across the U.S. to enhance staff training and development, improve operations, and adapt to new technologies and evaluation practices.

Arts
Nonprofits
NEA Grants for Arts Projects 1, FY 2026
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Arts)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2025

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments for a variety of arts projects that engage communities, enhance arts education, and promote health and well-being through the arts.

Arts
State governments
U.S. Embassy Kuwait PAS Annual Program Statement
$25,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Kuwait)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Kuwait-based non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals in creating cultural and educational programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Kuwait, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and shared challenges.

Arts
Nonprofits
Celebrating Americas 250th Anniversary
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Lebanon)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Aug 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Lebanese not-for-profit organizations, private educational institutions, and individuals to create programs that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence while fostering U.S.-Lebanese cultural exchange and partnership.

International Development
Individuals
Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes
$25,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Arts)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

Jun 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations and local governments for arts projects that celebrate notable figures in American history as part of the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

Arts
Nonprofits
NEA Challenge America, FY 2026
$10,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Arts)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2025

Date Added

Dec 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments to create arts programs that reach underserved communities, helping to expand access to the arts for those with limited opportunities.

Arts
State governments