Partnership Agreement Grants, FY 2027
This grant provides funding to state, jurisdictional, and regional arts agencies through the National Endowment for the Arts Partnership Agreement program for FY 2027.
Funder: National Endowment for the Arts
Due Dates: September 29, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total: $70,000,000 | Awards range: $400,000–$2,500,000
Summary: Supports state and regional arts agencies in advancing arts access, excellence, and engagement across the U.S.
Key Information: Only state/jurisdictional arts agencies and regional arts organizations are eligible.
Description
The National Endowment for the Arts’ State & Regional Partnership Agreement grants provide significant federal funding to the nation’s 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) and the six regional arts organizations (RAOs). The program aims to foster broad public access to the arts, promote artistic excellence, and support arts infrastructure at the state and regional level. These partnership agreements are intended to support programs, services, and initiatives that advance the arts in communities nationwide.
