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title: "Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) Program"
organization: "National Endowment for the Arts"
category: grant
deadline: 2026-07-09
valid_through: 2026-07-09
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "$10,000 - $100,000 for other applicants, $10,000 for Challenge America applicants, $30,000 - $150,000 for Local Arts Agencies Subgranting Projects"
eligibility: "Eligible applicants include: nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; and federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding in this category is not available for individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO)."
source_url: "https://arts.gov/sites/default/files/FY27-GAP-Program-Guidelines-Final.pdf"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/grants-for-arts-projects-gap-program-national-endowment-for-the-arts-2348308c"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-05-14T06:58:06.310931
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# Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) Program

**Organization**: National Endowment for the Arts
**Category**: grant
**Deadline**: 2026-07-09
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: $10,000 - $100,000 for other applicants, $10,000 for Challenge America applicants, $30,000 - $150,000 for Local Arts Agencies Subgranting Projects
**Eligibility**: Eligible applicants include: nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; and federally recognized tribal communities or tribes. Funding in this category is not available for individuals, fiscally sponsored entities, commercial/for-profit enterprises, State Arts Agencies (SAA), or Regional Arts Organizations (RAO).

## Description

The Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program provides project-based funding for organizations, enabling Americans to experience the arts, fostering artistic heritage, and benefiting from arts education. It also supports arts and health programs. Awards require a 1:1 cost share. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations, government units, and federally recognized tribal communities. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible. The program offers various award amounts depending on the applicant type.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://arts.gov/sites/default/files/FY27-GAP-Program-Guidelines-Final.pdf
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/grants-for-arts-projects-gap-program-national-endowment-for-the-arts-2348308c