US (Washington Insider Magazine) – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced the first round of fiscal year 2023 grants, awarding over $34 million to support arts projects across the U.S. This funding includes grants for arts projects, research, and literature fellowships.
Breakdown of NEA Arts Grants
1. Grants for Arts Projects ($28.8M)
- 1,251 organizations will receive funding ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.
- Covers 15 artistic disciplines, including public engagement, arts learning, and cultural integration.
- Examples:
- $20,000 to Capacitor Performance for an interdisciplinary performance blending dance and electrical engineering.
- $50,000 to Nashville Symphony Association for the premiere of The Jonah People, an orchestral tribute to Black American history.
- $45,000 to Traditional Arts Indiana for folk arts programs serving older adults.
2. Challenge America Grants ($2.6M)
- 262 organizations received $10,000 grants to support underserved communities.
- Examples:
- Florida Children’s Museum: Mobile museum bringing hands-on arts experiences to migrant communities.
- Neighborhoods Inc. (Nebraska): Public art project empowering local artists in low-income areas.
3. Research Awards ($1.6M)
- Funds research on arts’ impact on health, education, and the economy.
- $50,000 to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for a geographic mapping tool analyzing diversity and inclusion in the creative economy.
- $150,000 to Northeastern University to study how community arts workshops foster social cohesion.
4. Literature Fellowships ($1.2M)
- 36 Creative Writing Fellowships ($25,000 each) for poets.
- 22 Translation Fellowships to bring international literary works to English-speaking audiences.
The next grant deadlines are in March and July 2023. Interested applicants can visit arts.gov for details.
