National Services for State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations
Supports national services for state arts agencies and regional arts organizations through nonprofit membership organizations with at least five years of arts programming and a national mission.
Funder: National Endowment for the Arts
Due Dates: January 14, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $850,000 award; 1:1 cost share required
Summary: Supports national services and activities that strengthen State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations.
Key Information: Applicants must be national membership nonprofits with five years of arts programming and capacity to serve all SAAs and RAOs.
Description
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) supports national services and activities benefiting State Arts Agencies (SAAs) and Regional Arts Organizations (RAOs). The program funds work that strengthens accountability, transparency, and organizational effectiveness across these agencies and organizations.
Supported projects may include leadership development, training, strategic planning, program coordination, and information sharing. This opportunity is for nonprofit membership organizations with a national mission and a demonstrated ability to provide services, research, and technical assistance to all SAAs and RAOs. It does not fund SAAs or RAOs directly.
