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arts Grants

Open federal grant opportunities in arts. Deadlines, award amounts, and agency contacts — all sourced from Grants.gov.

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National Endowment for the ArtsClosing soon

NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (9/26)

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

2027FCAH01

Award Ceiling

$100K

Closes

Sep 14, 2026

2d left

Special district governmentsPrivate institutions of higher education
U.S. Mission to AustraliaClosing soon

U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement

<p>The U.S. Mission to Australia’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces an open competition to implement projects that advance U.S. economic, commercial, and security interests in Australia.&nbsp;This Annual Program Statement (APS) outlines strategic goals, expected outcomes, target audiences, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines for cooperative agreements ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, with a project duration of up to 24 months.&nbsp;Project proposals must address at least one of the following goals:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Promote flag football in Australia;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Combat antisemitism through Holocaust education;</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthen Pacific Islands partnership by highlighting shared cultural values among the peoples of the United States, Australia, and the Pacific Islands focusing on arts, cultural heritage preservation, education, and training.</p><p>In addition to aligning with one of the strategic goals, applicants should clearly explain how they advance American leadership and excellence and how the projects deliver measurable results.&nbsp;All programs must include a clear connection to or inclusion of American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) or cultural elements in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of United States policy and perspectives.</p><p>Please read the entire APS package before submitting an application.&nbsp;Applications must be submitted by September 20, 2026, for projects beginning as early as October 1, 2026.&nbsp;For more information, contact PASGrantsAustralia@state.gov.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of the required information will not be considered.</strong></p>

PDS-AUSTRALIA-2026-01

Award Ceiling

$100K

Closes

Sep 20, 2026

8d left

City or township governmentsPrivate institutions of higher education
National Endowment for the Arts

Partnership Agreement Grants, FY 2027

The National Endowment for the Arts’ State & Regional Partnership Agreement grants are awarded to the nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), and the six regional arts organizations (RAOs) whose members comprise SAAs.

2027NEA04PA

Award Ceiling

$2.5M

Closes

Sep 29, 2026

17d left

State governmentsNonprofits (non–higher education) with 501(c)(3)
Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museums Empowered (2027)

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed to support projects that use learning and training to generate change and growth within museums of all types and sizes.

ME-FY27

Award Ceiling

$350K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. The program funds project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. The goal of the Inspire program is to build the capacity of small museums to provide museum services to their communities through supporting the development of experiential learning and discovery in small museums, and the management and care of collections in small museums.

IGSM-FY27

Award Ceiling

$75K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)

The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

NAG-BASIC-FY27

Award Ceiling

$10K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Institute of Museum and Library Services

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)

The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27

Award Ceiling

$150K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Institute of Museum and Library Services

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field.

21MP-FY27

Award Ceiling

$500K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

The Native Hawaiian Library Services (NH) program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Native Hawaiian organizations must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The program supports organizations across the islands and country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY27

Award Ceiling

$150K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide. The program supports projects that: promote adult reading, and health and financial literacies; focus on programming and archival practices related to our shared American history; manage and preserve the national information infrastructure; serve the public’s information and education needs; enhance library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies; improve community prosperity; provide emergency services to communities during disasters and emergencies; and build collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve.

NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27

Award Ceiling

$1.0M

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program supports projects that build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities and advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino cultural institutions.

ALHC-FY27

Award Ceiling

$500K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the public through the development and replication of model practices, tools, research findings, and collaborations, including through the creative and effective use of new and emerging technologies.

NLG-M-FY27

Award Ceiling

$750K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all types and sizes and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.

LB21-FY27

Award Ceiling

$1.0M

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH) supports Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. The program supports projects such as educational services and programs, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship.

NANH-FY27

Award Ceiling

$250K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museums for America (2027)

he Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes – from small to large – and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.

MFA-FY27

Award Ceiling

$350K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. The program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

AAHC-FY27

Award Ceiling

$500K

Closes

Nov 13, 2026

62d left

National Endowment for the Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (12/26)

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

2027FCAHDOM01

Award Ceiling

$100K

Closes

Dec 7, 2026

86d left

Private institutions of higher educationState governments
National Endowment for the Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (3/27)

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

2027FCAH02

Award Ceiling

$100K

Closes

Mar 8, 2027

177d left

City or township governmentsIndependent school districts
National Endowment for the Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27)

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

2027FCAHDOM02

Award Ceiling

$100K

Closes

Jun 7, 2027

268d left

City or township governmentsPublic & state institutions of higher education
Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.

DFOP0017204

Award Ceiling

$375K

Closes

Jan 1, 2099

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Nonprofits (non–higher education) with 501(c)(3)
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