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NEA Research Labs, FY 2027

ID: 2026NEA01ORALABS • Type: Posted
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Description

The NEA Research Labs program funds projects that support transdisciplinary research teams to build public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society at large. Each Lab will conduct multiple research studies and develop a suite of products or services.
Background
The NEA Research Labs program funds projects that support transdisciplinary research teams to build public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society at large. Each Lab will conduct multiple research studies and develop a suite of products or services.

Grant Details
The tasks under this grant include conducting multiple research studies related to the arts, developing products or services that enhance public knowledge about the arts, and fostering collaboration among transdisciplinary research teams. The program aims to explore the impact of the arts on various aspects of society.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include organizations that can demonstrate experience in conducting research in the arts and have a capacity for collaboration across disciplines. Preference may be given to small businesses, women-owned small businesses, and organizations that meet specific diversity criteria.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is expected to span from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant has not been specified; however, individual grant awards may vary based on project scope and funding availability.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performing the tasks under this grant is likely to be within the United States.

Overview

Category of Funding
Arts
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 2/13/26 National Endowment for the Arts posted grant opportunity 2026NEA01ORALABS for NEA Research Labs, FY 2027. The grant will be issued under grant program 45.024 Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals. It is expected that 4 total grants will be made worth between $100,000 and $300,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Feb. 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 23, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 9 Days
Last Updated
Feb. 13, 2026, 2:16 p.m. EST
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
City or township governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Independent school districts
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$300,000
Floor
$100,000
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
4

Contacts

Contact
National Endowment for the Arts
Email Description
NEA Staff
Contact Phone
(202) 682-5504
Additional Information
Program Guidelines and Application Instructions
Additional Information Site

Documents

Posted documents for 2026NEA01ORALABS

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