NEA Research Labs, FY 2027
Agency: National Endowment for the Arts
Assistance Listings: 45.024 -- Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals
Last Updated: February 13, 2026
Description
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
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
NEA Staff
NEAResearchGrants@arts.gov
NEA Staff
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closing: March 23, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
2026NEA01ORALABS
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Arts
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 13, 2026
Archive date:
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