Synopsis

The purpose of this Program Solicitation is to select an organization (“Cooperator”) to assist the NEA with the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards program. The agency anticipates that the Cooperator will coordinate a range of events, including an awards ceremony, showcase(s) featuring the 2027 fellows, video vignettes about each fellow, participant travel, and associated activities. This award will be made as a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement is a type of award in which the federal government will be substantially involved in the project undertaken by the award recipient (known as a Cooperator). Eligible applicants include nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes.
Response Date	Aug 07, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	May 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	820,000
Award Floor	820,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Independent school districts, State governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Private institutions of higher education, City or township governments
Additional Info on Eligibility:	N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Endowment for the Arts
Link to Additional Information:	Program Guidelines and Application Instructions
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-682-5504

CFDA Program(s)

• 45.024: Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals