Upcoming Deadlines

  • Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition

    This new grant program from the NEH supports archival work using primary sources of many kinds, including sound recordings. The program aims to preserve historical documentation related to the founding and expansion of the country, as well as the history of American government at the federal, state and local level. Grants of up to $350,000 for organizations and $750,000 for collaborations are available. Deadline: January 15, 2026.

  • Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) mini-grants

    LABF provides $2,500 mini-grants to assist stations in preserving broadcast history. Deadline: January 15, 2026

  • NEA Big Read

    NEA awards grants up to $20,000 each to support community events celebrating U.S. and world literature in an effort to restore reading to the center of American culture.1-1 match is required. Note that this grant is administered by Arts Midwest (in partnership with the NEA) and is open and funded at this time. This year's theme is America250. Deadline: January 29, 2026

  • Dollar General Adult, Family and Summer Literacy Grants

    The Dollar General Foundation will provide grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofits located within 15 miles of a Dollar General store for direct services to adults with literacy needs. The 2026 guidelines will be released in January 2026.

  • Recordings at Risk

    CLIR's Recordings at Risk grant program awards $10,000 - $50,000 to preserve "at-risk" recorded content. Deadline: February 24, 2026.

  • Preservation and Access Education and Training

    Up to $350,000 over 3 years is available from NEH to create and implement training programs for staff members of cultural institutions. Stations with experience in digitally preserving recorded sound and moving image collections may find a fit here. The 2026 deadline is expected to be June 15, 2026 with guidelines released in April.

  • Media Projects: Development & Production Grants

    Production funding of up to $1,000,000 is available through this NEH grant program. New guidelines are expected to be released April 1, 2026 with a deadline of June 25, 2026.

  • Celebrate America!

    New NEH matching grants will provide up to $25,000 for celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. NEH anticipates making 250 awards. Allowable activities could include screenings, community events, digital content, educational content, teacher training and documentary work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

  • Challenge America

    This NEA program is designed as an entry point to small organizations that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. $10,000 is available and requires a 1:1 match. Note that this program is meant for first-time NEA applicants with an operating budget of less than $250,000 (new requirement in 2026). These grants could be helpful for a smaller community partner, as part of a collaborative project. Deadlines in 2026: February 25 and July 21.

  • Our Town

    NEA's Our Town funds partnerships of 2 or more organizations to support activities that integrate arts, culture and design into local efforts that strengthen communities. Grants range $25,000 - $150,000 and require a 1-1 match. These grants are now available through the Grants for Arts program. Deadlines: February 25 and July 21, 2026.

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