Opportunity Listing - NEA Research Labs, FY 2026

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NEA Research Labs, FY 2026

Agency: National Endowment for the Arts

Assistance Listings: 45.024 -- Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals

Last Updated: January 27, 2025

Funding opportunity

Summary

The NEA Research Labs program funds projects that support transdisciplinary research teams to build public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society at large. Each Lab will conduct multiple research studies and develop a suite of products or services.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Public and state institutions of higher education

State governments

City or township governments

Independent school districts

County governments

Private institutions of higher education

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

Special district governments

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

NEA Web Manager webmgr@arts.gov

Email

NEA Web Manager

webmgr@arts.gov

Documents

Link to additional information

Program Guidelines and Application Instructions

Closing: March 24, 2025

Application process

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Award

$1,200,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$300,000

Award Ceiling

$100,000

Award Floor

Funding opportunity number:

2025NEA01ORALABS

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Arts

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

January 27, 2025

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