NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027
National Endowment for the Arts
About This Grant
The purpose of this Program Solicitation is to select an organization (“Cooperator”) to assist the NEA with the 2027 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards program. The agency anticipates that the Cooperator will coordinate a range of events, including an awards ceremony, showcase(s) featuring the 2027 fellows, video vignettes about each fellow, participant travel, and associated activities. This award will be made as a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement is a type of award in which the federal government will be substantially involved in the project undertaken by the award recipient (known as a Cooperator). Eligible applicants include nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes.
Grant Summary
NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 is a National Endowment for the Arts grant providing $820K to $820K for school district, municipality, university. Applications are due 2026-08-07 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$820K–$820K
2026-08-07
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 from National Endowment for the Arts, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Endowment for the Arts before the deadline.
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NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027?
NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 is offered by National Endowment for the Arts and is generally open to school district, municipality, university, nonprofit, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 provide?
NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 provides between $820K and $820K per award from National Endowment for the Arts. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 deadline?
Applications for NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027 are due 2026-08-07 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Endowment for the Arts, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027?
To apply for NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Endowment for the Arts.