NEA Plans 51 Secret Zoom Calls to Judge Arts Grants
Published Date: 10/15/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Endowment for the Arts is holding 51 virtual meetings to review and decide on grant applications for various art fields like opera, music, and media arts. These meetings happen mostly in November 2026 and are closed to the public to protect sensitive info. Artists and organizations applying for funding should watch these dates closely as decisions will impact who gets financial support.
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51 NEA Grant Review Meetings
The National Endowment for the Arts will hold 51 teleconference or videoconference Arts Advisory Panel meetings to review and make recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965. These meetings occur between November 9, 2026 and December 17, 2026 and cover fields like opera, music, media arts, visual arts, theater, dance, and arts education.
Applicants Must Track Decision Dates
Artists and organizations applying for NEA grants should note the listed meeting dates and times because panel review and recommendations occur on those dates and will determine who receives NEA financial support. Key dates run from November 9, 2026 (first listed meeting) through December 17, 2026 (last listed meeting).
Panel Sessions Closed to Public
The closed portions of these panel meetings are not open to the public; they are closed to protect confidential information and for Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance. The closure is made pursuant to the Chair's April 30, 2026 determination and 5 U.S.C. 10.
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