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

January 22, 2026

$540,000 (one award; cooperative agreement; cost share/match required)

Supports the administration of the Mayors’ Institute on City Design, bringing mayors and design professionals together to address urban design challenges.

Applicants must demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience in city design policy and practice.

--- ## Description This opportunity supports one organization to administer the Mayors’ Institute on City Design (MICD), a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The MICD convenes U.S. mayors and design professionals in workshops to address urban design challenges, promote design excellence, and enhance community livability nationwide. The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NEA will maintain substantial involvement in the project. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: January 22, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding: $540,000 - Number of awards: 1 - Award type: Cooperative agreement - Cost sharing or matching: Required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) **Additional requirements:** - Applicants must be U.S.-based nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. - Applicants must have at least five years of experience related to policies and practices affecting the design of American cities by the application deadline. --- ## Application Process - Review the [Program Guidelines and Application Instructions](https://www.arts.gov/program-solicitation-mayors-institute-city-design-micd). - Applications must be submitted via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360937). - Ensure demonstration of at least five years’ experience in relevant city design policy and practice. - Cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Additional Information - The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, indicating ongoing NEA involvement. - The selected organization, referred to as the Cooperator, will be responsible for administering all aspects of the MICD program. --- ## External Links - [Program Guidelines and Application Instructions](https://www.arts.gov/program-solicitation-mayors-institute-city-design-micd) - [Opportunity on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360937) - [Mayors’ Institute on City Design (MICD) Program](http://www.micd.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |------------------------|----------------------|------------------------| | MICD Staff Contact | MICD@arts.gov | MICD program inquiries | ---

Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD), FY 2026

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