National Endowment for the Arts
Grants for arts projects
US nonprofit arts organisations, music included, get $10,000 to $100,000 for a project, matched one to one.
- Country
United States- Category
- Creation
- Who applies
- Organisations
- When to apply
- Twice a year: February and July
Who can apply
- US nonprofit 501(c)(3), unit of government or federally recognised tribe
- At least 5 years of arts programming
- At least $20,000 in operating expenses in the last fiscal year
- A 1:1 cost share in cash or in kind
How to apply
- Register with Login.gov, SAM.gov and Grants.gov; it can take several weeks
- Submit Part 1, the short organisation form, on Grants.gov
- Complete Part 2, the grant application form, in the NEA Applicant Portal
- Notification comes about 9 months after the deadline
Questions
- How much does Grants for arts projects pay?
- Up to $100,000 per grant, paid by National Endowment for the Arts.
- Who can apply for Grants for arts projects?
- US nonprofit 501(c)(3), unit of government or federally recognised tribe. At least 5 years of arts programming. At least $20,000 in operating expenses in the last fiscal year. A 1:1 cost share in cash or in kind.
- When can I apply for Grants for arts projects?
- Twice a year: February and July.
- Where do I apply for Grants for arts projects?
- On arts.gov, the funder's own site. Your application goes straight to National Endowment for the Arts.
Checked against arts.gov on October 28, 2026.