NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027
The NEA seeks a partner to manage the 2027 National Heritage Fellowships Awards, including ceremonies, showcases, videos, and participant travel, through a cooperative agreement.
Funder: National Endowment for the Arts
Due Dates: August 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: $820,000 (single cooperative agreement for the full program period)
Summary: Supports an organization to coordinate and manage the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards program, including events, showcases, and fellow recognition activities.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required; only one award will be made.
Description
This opportunity seeks an eligible organization ("Cooperator") to partner with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in administering the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards program. The selected organization will manage all aspects of the program, including planning and executing the awards ceremony, organizing showcases that feature the 2027 fellows, producing video vignettes, handling participant travel, and supporting associated activities. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the NEA will have substantial involvement throughout the project.
