Native communities have an unprecedented opportunity to access funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). New guidelines and application materials for two programs to distribute American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds as well as resources for applicants has been released. These programs are open to qualified organizations and tribes, regardless of whether they have received NEA funding in the past. This is a change from previous emergency funding requirements at the NEA and significantly expands access to federal funds for Native organizations.
GRANTS ARE FOR FIXED AMOUNTS OF $50,000, $100,000 or $150,000 FOR ORGANIZATIONS. COST SHARE IS NOT REQUIRED.
PART 1 – A brief organizational form is due August 12, 2021
PART 2 – Full application for organizations A-L is due August 19-25. For organizations M-Z, applications are due August 27-September 2
Before applying for Arts Endowment funding, you will need to obtain a DUNS number and register at SAM.gov and grants.gov. Registration in SAM.gov and grants.gov can take several weeks, so you should begin the process as soon as possible. Here are resources that can assist you in the registration process.