The Partnership Agreement Grants for FY 2027 from the National Endowment for the Arts are designed to support state and jurisdictional arts agencies and regional arts organizations. These grants aim to enhance the arts across the nation by providing significant funding to these entities.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for the 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies and the six regional arts organizations in the United States.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state or jurisdictional arts agency
- Not being a regional arts organization
- Failure to meet cost-sharing or matching requirements
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a state or jurisdictional arts agency or regional arts organization
- Detailed budget plan
- Documentation of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Organizational financial statements
- Project proposal or plan
- Past performance reports
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with cost-sharing or matching requirements
- Strict adherence to application guidelines and deadlines
- Funds must be used in accordance with the agency's mission
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are the 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies, which are government entities responsible for supporting the arts within their respective states or jurisdictions. Additionally, the six regional arts organizations, which are comprised of members from these state arts agencies, are also eligible to apply. These organizations work to enhance the arts on a regional level across the United States.
Overview
This grant is specifically for the 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies and the six regional arts organizations in the United States.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state or jurisdictional arts agency
- Not being a regional arts organization
- Failure to meet cost-sharing or matching requirements
- Incomplete application submission
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support arts programs and initiatives that align with the goals of the state and regional arts agencies, enhancing the arts within their jurisdictions.
Total Program Funding
$70,000,000
Expected Awards
62
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 4, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 29, 2026(108 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state or jurisdictional arts agency or regional arts organization
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Compile financial statements and budget plans
- Gather documentation for cost-sharing or matching funds
- Submit letters of support or partnership agreements
- Review and adhere to all application guidelines
- Submit application by the deadline of September 29, 2026