Federal Arts Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government entities to develop innovative solutions that improve access to legal resources and services for underserved rural communities across the United States.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S.-based non-profit organizations in the arts and cultural sectors to curate and manage the U.S. exhibition at the prestigious Venice Biennale, promoting American artistic innovation and values to a global audience.

This grant provides financial support to individual translators in the U.S. for translating underrepresented literary works from other languages into English, promoting diversity and accessibility in global literature.

The NEA seeks a Cooperator to manage the Local Arts Agencies National Cohort Program (LAANCP), a new initiative to broaden support to Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) by providing services such as dedicated coaching, virtual programming, access to on-demand resources, in-person convenings, networking, and peer learning activities. The NEAs primary goals for this program are: 1) to build and strengthen a network of LAAs throughout the country and facilitate a multi-dimensional learning community for LAA leaders to exchange strategies and tools to respond to the fields trends and learn from peers and the fields experts; and 2) to offer resources and other assistance to LAAs based on best practices in the field.

This program provides funding to small museums across the U.S. to improve educational programs, exhibit development, and community engagement initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs in Saudi Arabia to develop innovative projects that promote cultural exchange, educational advancement, and bilateral cooperation, while celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary.

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote inclusive economic growth and human development in Equatorial Guinea, encouraging collaboration between local and U.S. organizations, individuals, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that strengthen the U.S.-Poland relationship by engaging Polish youth and professionals in areas like security, entrepreneurship, science, and culture, celebrating 250 years of American independence.

The Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP) makes funds available through a solicitation to local governments and/or nonprofits to provide voluntary case management and other services to eligible noncitizens. CMPP funds will be awarded through a competitive solicitation process to eligible subrecipients by the CMPP National Board, chaired by the Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. CMPP services are to be made available to non-detained eligible noncitizens in geographic locations served by the CMPP. Services can include: mental health services; human trafficking screening; legal orientation programs; cultural orientation programs; connections to social services; and for individuals who will be removed, reintegration services. Once awarded, the National Board will release its own solicitation to request applications from local governments and nonprofit organizations to provide CMPP services to eligible noncitizens enrolled in the program.Applicants can submit applications for this funding opportunity through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO). Access the system at https://go.fema.gov/

This grant provides funding for research teams to study the impact of the arts on individuals and communities, fostering collaboration between researchers and arts practitioners to enhance arts practices and policies.

This grant provides financial assistance to a wide range of organizations for urgent preservation and conservation projects aimed at protecting nationally significant historic collections across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports the creation and distribution of engaging media projects, such as films and podcasts, that explore humanities themes and reach broad public audiences.

This grant provides financial assistance to various organizations and governments for the preservation and conservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale public diplomacy projects that strengthen the relationship between the United States and Gabon, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals focused on entrepreneurship, English language development, and cultural preservation.

The Museums for America (MFA) grant program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides funding to support strategic, project-based efforts that help museums of all types and sizes serve their communities. The program’s primary focus is on enhancing museums' abilities to provide public exhibitions, educational programs, professional development, audience engagement, and collections care. Through this funding opportunity, projects must align with the goals of lifelong learning, community engagement, or collections stewardship and access. Applicants are required to demonstrate how their proposed activities will advance their museum’s strategic goals and generate measurable outcomes for their audiences and communities. The total anticipated funding for the Museums for America program in fiscal year 2025 is approximately $21,699,000. IMLS expects to make around 122 awards, with grants ranging between $5,000 and $250,000. The average award size in previous years has been approximately $177,860. Projects must begin on or after September 1, 2025, and have a performance period of one to three years. A one-to-one cost share (matching funds) is required for all awards under this program, with the cost share contributed from non-federal sources. Eligible applicants include museums that are nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal organizations, or units of state or local government located in the United States, its territories, or freely associated states. Museums must operate on a permanent basis for educational, cultural, or aesthetic purposes, exhibit objects to the public regularly, and employ professional staff. Institutions operating as discrete units within parent organizations may apply independently if they meet specific eligibility criteria, including having their own budgets and operational authority. The application requires a project narrative that addresses three core components: project justification, project work plan, and project results. The narrative must explain the need or challenge the project addresses, the specific activities and resources required to implement the project, and the intended outcomes for audiences or collections. Supporting documents, such as resumes of key staff, a performance measurement plan, budget justifications, and optional letters of commitment or partnership, are also required. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on November 15, 2024. The peer review process evaluates applications based on alignment with MFA program goals, clarity of the work plan, qualifications of project staff, and the likelihood of achieving meaningful and lasting results. IMLS prioritizes projects that incorporate best practices, foster community collaboration, and promote access to collections or programs for underserved audiences. Applicants are encouraged to focus on sustainability, ensuring the benefits of their project will continue beyond the funding period. Award notifications are expected in August 2025, with detailed reviewer feedback provided to both successful and unsuccessful applicants. Post-award requirements include submitting interim and final financial and performance reports and adhering to federal regulations on cost principles and award administration. For technical assistance, IMLS program staff are available to answer questions and provide resources to help applicants develop competitive proposals.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support the sustainability of independent media in Ukraine.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and foreign organizations to implement projects that promote economic development, cultural exchange, and stability in Libya, with a focus on collaboration between the U.S. and Libya.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to organize an international convening focused on cultural heritage preservation and cooperation, engaging global partners in dialogue and collaboration.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native communities to enhance their library services, cultural preservation efforts, and educational programs.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Supporting collaborative projects and/or presenting American content at Ukrainian cultural festivals. Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-Ukraine-FY24-11. Deadline for Applications: 23:59, EST July 31, 2024. Assistance Listing Number: 19.040. Total Amount Available: $100,000.00. This notice is subject to funding availability. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to introduce collaborative projects and/or presenting American content at Ukrainian cultural festivals. Priority Region: Ukraine. Program Objectives: The U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites Ukrainian nongovernmental organizations to apply for funding to highlight and promote American culture and values through presenting collaborative projects and/or American content at Ukrainian cultural festivals. For the purposes of this solicitation, a cultural festival is an organized series of acts, performances, exhibitions, film screenings, or culinary displays. The activities can include workshops, masterclasses, Q sessions, or other types of interactions between participants. Cultural festival could be focused on performing arts, music, culinary arts, fashion, gaming, urbanism etc. In addition, PDS Kyiv will prioritize projects that facilitate substantive interaction between Americans and Ukrainians preferably over multiple days and that demonstrate plans to sustain this interaction through follow-on activities. Examples of substantive interaction include workshops, masterclasses, and question-and-answer sessions. Examples of follow-on activities include small grants for joint projects between Americans and Ukrainians, continuations of projects started during the festival or conference, and virtual engagements. Projects funded through this solicitation must be tailored toward Ukrainian audiences and fit within the theme of the broader event. Applying organizations must demonstrate a clear rationale for how they chose to highlight American culture and values, relating their strategy to the priority areas outlined above. In addition, applying organizations should be prepared to explain how the Americans or aspects of American culture and values involved in their program are uniquely qualified to advance these objectives. Funding priorities are: Strengthening U.S.-Ukraine cultural relations. Introducing American content to Ukrainian audiences. Promoting collaboration between American and Ukrainians artists and audiences. The following types of programs are not eligible for funding: Programs related to partisan political activity. Charitable and fundraising activities. Construction. Programs that support religious activities. Lobbying for specific legislation or program. Participants and Audiences: The project must be tailored towards Ukrainian audiences, and most project activities supported by the U.S. Embassy grant should take place in Ukraine and incorporate a substantive U.S. component. This program can target youth, entrepreneurs, government, private, and non-profit stakeholders throughout Ukraine and the United States to spur innovation, raise awareness, and ensure sustainability. Taking into consideration current limitations related to bringing Americans to Ukraine, the project can include virtual interaction between participants and stakeholders. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: up to twelve months. This timeframe should include time for preparation and wrap-up. Number of awards anticipated: 3-5 awards (dependent on amounts.) Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $15,000.00 to a maximum of $55,000.00. Total available funding: $100,000.00. Type of Funding: FY24 Public Diplomacy Funds. Anticipated start date: projects should start between October 1, 2024, and June 1, 2025. This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant, fixed amount award (FAA), or cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements and some FAAs are different from grants in that bureau/embassy staff are more actively involved in the grant implementation (Substantial Involvement). Examples of substantial involvement may include, but are not limited to: Approving speakers/experts for a program. Approving presented content. Selecting or approving participants. Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State. 1. Eligible Applicants: The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. and Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations, think-tanks, civil society, nongovernmental organizations, not-for-profit educational and cultural institutions. For-Profit organizations or commercial entities are not eligible to apply! 2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost-share is recommended but is not required. Although the Review Committee will not assign additional points to applicants who offer cost sharing, the Review Committee will use cost sharing to break ties among applications with equivalent scores after evaluation against all other factors. 3. Other Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section D.3 for more information. The full NOFO can be found in the attached documents.