Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements

National Endowment For The Arts

To develop and maintain partnerships with the state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs) and their regional arts organizations (RAOs) to advance the mission of the National Endowment for the Arts. Partnerships with the SAAs and RAOs enable the support of a variety of arts activities in communities across the nation.

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Helps state and regional arts agencies support local arts initiatives and programs. Provides funding for strategic plans, folk arts, and education efforts.

Quick Facts

Funding
$1 - $135,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries
Organization
National Endowment For The Arts

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What Is This Program?

The National Endowment for the Artsโ€™ (NEA) State & Regional Partnership Agreement grants are awarded to the nationโ€™s state and jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), and the six regional arts organizations (RAOs) whose members comprise SAAs. Partnership Agreement grant support enables SAAs and RAOs to respond to the needs identified through public planning undertaken with their constituents, partners, and stakeholders, as well as priorities identified by the National Endowment for the Arts. State Partnership Agreement grants include general funding for the execution of all aspects of the SAAโ€™s strategic plan and designated funding for folk & traditional arts, arts education, and reaching underserved groups/communities. Participating SAAs also receive support to conduct the Poetry Out Loud program in their respective state. Regional Partnership Agreement grants include general funding for the execution of all aspects of the RAOโ€™s strategic plan and designated funding to support accessibility and folk & traditional arts activities.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review eligibility requirements
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.arts.gov/about/what-is-the-nea
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
rolling

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • funding for state and jurisdictional arts agencies
  • support for regional arts organizations

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
25% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Cumulative government assistance is allowed.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation of matching funds is required.

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding required
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

orlovem@arts.gov
202-682-5469

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