OpenFederal grant2027FCAH02

NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (3/27)

National Endowment for the ArtsCloses Mar 8, 2027(146 days left)$10,000 – $100,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal indemnity program for museums and cultural organizations borrowing or lending artifacts for international exhibitions, run by the National Endowment for the Arts. It is only open to tribal, state, county, and city governments, school districts, special districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and higher education institutions. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not apply at all.

Best for
Museums and cultural institutions borrowing or lending artifacts for international exhibitions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits running international cultural exchange, Tribal, state, county, or city governments with cultural collections, Colleges and universities or school districts with museum collections
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including sole proprietors and LLCs, Organizations with no international exhibition or artifact lending activity, Applicants unable to meet the cost-sharing requirement
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (arts)
86
Strong Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Insurance, Exhibition, Cultural exchange, Operating support
Who can apply
State and local governments, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$10,000 – $100,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
March 8, 2027.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $10,000 to $100,000. Cost sharing is required, so applicants must contribute their own funds alongside the award.
Who can apply for this grant?
Federally recognized tribal governments, state, county, and city governments, special district governments, independent school districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and public or private institutions of higher education. The program covers indemnity for museums and organizations borrowing or lending cultural artifacts for international exhibitions.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, are not eligible. Only governments, tribes, school districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and higher education institutions may apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status from the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, are eligible applicants.

Summary

Federal indemnity coverage for eligible museums and organizations borrowing or lending cultural artifacts for international exhibitions. Open to tribal, county, state, and city governments, school districts, special districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and higher education institutions. Cost sharing required; awards range $10,000-$100,000.

About this grant

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Arts
  • Culture
  • International exchange

Program contact

National Endowment for the Artsapply@arts.gov202-682-5504

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