NEA Schedules 24 Virtual Meetings to Judge Art Grants
Published Date: 5/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Endowment for the Arts is holding 24 virtual meetings in June 2026 to review and decide on grant applications for various art programs. These closed meetings affect artists and organizations seeking funding, with decisions impacting who gets financial support. If you’re involved in arts funding, mark your calendar for these important review dates!
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24 NEA Grant Review Panels in June
The National Endowment for the Arts will hold 24 teleconference or videoconference meetings between June 16, 2026 and June 26, 2026 to review and make recommendations on grant applications under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965. If you are an artist or an organization applying for NEA funding, these panels will review your application and decide who gets financial assistance.
Panels Closed; Reviews Are Confidential
The closed portions of these meetings are for panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance and include information given in confidence. The sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to the Chair's determination of April 30, 2026 and 5 U.S.C. 10, so applicants and members of the public cannot observe deliberations on June 16–26, 2026.
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