[National Endowment for the Arts](https://www.arts.gov/)

July 14, 2025

$25,000 per award (no cost share required); approximately 20 awards expected

Supports arts projects in any discipline that celebrate the contributions of national heroes listed in Executive Order 13978.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) supports projects in any artistic discipline that honor one or more of the national heroes named in Executive Order 13978, as part of the America250 celebration. Eligible projects may include plays, operas, literary works, concerts, visual arts, museum exhibitions, and more. The intent is to recognize the diverse contributions of these individuals to American history through creative and public-facing arts programming. Projects may take place in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories. The NEA anticipates making approximately 20 awards of $25,000 each, with no cost share required. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: July 14, 2025, 11:59 PM ET - Notification of award or rejection: September 2025 - Earliest project start date: October 1, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: $25,000 per project - No cost sharing or matching required - Estimated total program funding: $500,000 - Expected number of awards: approximately 20 --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) U.S. organizations - Units of state or local government - Federally recognized tribal communities or tribes - County governments, city or township governments, special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) Additional requirements: - Applicant organizations must have completed at least 5 years of arts programming prior to the application deadline. - Only one application per organization is permitted for this opportunity. - Individuals, for-profit/commercial enterprises, and applications submitted by a fiscal sponsor are not eligible. --- ## Application Process 1. **Registration** - Register with [Login.gov](https://login.gov/), [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/content/home), and [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - Registration can take several weeks; begin early. 2. **Application Submission** - Complete and submit the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance/Short Organization Form via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359710). - Use the pre-populated application package linked to opportunity number 2025NEAGARDEN. - Only one application per organization. 3. **Resources** - Review the [Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions](https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/National-Garden-of-American-Heroes-Guidelines-Instructions-V2.pdf) for detailed requirements. - Ensure accessibility needs are addressed by contacting the Office of Civil Rights if necessary. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must honor one or more of the individuals listed in [Executive Order 13978](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/22/2021-01643/building-the-national-garden-of-american-heroes). - Applicants may also apply for other NEA funding opportunities (e.g., Grants for Arts Projects, Research Awards) with distinct projects. - Reporting requirements and federal award administration details are available on the [NEA Manage Your Award](https://www.arts.gov/grants/manage-your-award/) page. --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines & Application Instructions](https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/National-Garden-of-American-Heroes-Guidelines-Instructions-V2.pdf) - [Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359710) - [National Garden of Heroes Program Page](https://www.arts.gov/grants/national-garden-of-heroes) - [Executive Order 13978 - List of National Heroes](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/01/22/2021-01643/building-the-national-garden-of-american-heroes) - [Registration Guidance](https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Organization-Registration-3.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | General application questions | [apply@arts.gov](mailto:apply@arts.gov) | | Technical help (Grants.gov) | 1-800-518-4726, [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov) | | Accessibility/accommodations | [civilrights@arts.gov](mailto:civilrights@arts.gov) | | NEA Web Manager | [webmgr@arts.gov](mailto:webmgr@arts.gov) | | Login.gov Help | 1-844-875-6446, [Help Center](https://login.gov/help/) | | SAM.gov Help | 1-866-606-8220, [SAM Help](https://sam.gov/content/help) |

Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes

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