The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has opened applications for the FY 2027 Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program.This grant supports nonprofit organizations creating projects in areas such as music, theater, visual arts, dance, design, literary arts, museums, media arts, folk/traditional arts, and arts education.
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, local governments, tribal governments, schools, and arts organizations are all eligible to apply.
🗓️ Application Closing Date:
The deadline for submitting applications is typically in early 2026.(NEA will release the exact closing date in the official program guidelines, so applicants should check the NEA website for final confirmed deadlines.)
If you’re interested in applying, now is the time to prepare your proposal and secure your 1:1 cost-share match.
For more details or to start your application, visit the NEA Grants for Arts Projects page or send me a DM