NEA - The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Stimulus Funding

The National Endowment for the Arts has released their guidelines for the American Rescue Plan Grant Program

Part 1 Deadline - August 12, 2021 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time

• One time grants will be awarded to eligible organizations (no individuals)
• Funds are intended to fund operating expenses and support day-to-day business expenses/operating costs, and not specific programmatic activities.
• Expenses include: salaries, artist fees, facilities, PPE/safety supplies, marketing and promotion
• Cost share/matching funds are not required
• Applicants may request a fixed grant amount for: $50,000, $100,000 or $150,000 (800 awards anticipated)
• Grant period of up to 2 years

Read the FAQ

Read the Guidelines

Register for LIVE Q&A Sessions Throughout July and August

View the PowerPoint Presentation from the June 30th Webinar

Application Calendar

Look for additional ARPA funding opportunities from Florida Division of Arts & Culture (State Arts Agency)

and South Arts (US Regional Arts Organization)