Arts Council Holds 218th Meeting Since Dawn of Time

2026-04846 — Arts Advisory Panel Meetings

The National Endowment for the Arts is holding a virtual meeting on April 23, 2026, to review applications for the NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert. This meeting affects artists and organizations seeking financial support and will be closed to the public. It’s a key step in deciding who gets funding to celebrate jazz legends, with no direct cost to attendees.

2026-01894 — 30-Day Notice for the “Application for International and Domestic Indemnification”; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The National Endowment for the Arts wants your thoughts on a new form called the Application for International and Domestic Indemnification. This form helps protect artists and organizations when they work on projects at home or abroad. You’ve got 30 days to share your comments, and this won’t cost you money but could make things smoother for everyone involved!

2026-00496 — National Council on the Arts 218th Meeting

The National Council on the Arts is holding its 218th meeting on January 22, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m., open to the public via videoconference. This meeting affects artists, arts organizations, and the public interested in arts funding and policies. They’ll discuss agency business, with some private talks if needed, but no new funding changes were announced.

2026-00203 — Arts Advisory Panel Meetings

The National Endowment for the Arts is holding three online meetings in February 2026 to review and decide on funding for jazz artists and city design projects. These meetings are closed to the public because they involve private discussions about grant applications. Artists, city planners, and organizations applying for support should note these dates as they impact who gets funding and when decisions are made.

2025-21608 — 60-Day Notice for the “Application for International and Domestic Indemnification”; Proposed Collection; Comment Request

The National Endowment for the Arts wants your thoughts on renewing their form for international and domestic indemnification—basically, a way to handle risks and protect folks involved in arts projects. If you or your group deals with this form, now’s the time to speak up! You’ve got 60 days to send in comments, and this effort aims to keep paperwork easy and clear without costing extra time or money.

2025-19845 — Arts Advisory Panel Meetings

The National Endowment for the Arts is holding 34 virtual meetings to review and decide on grant applications for various art fields like film, theater, and visual arts. These meetings happen in December 2025 and are closed to the public to protect sensitive info. Artists and organizations applying for funding should watch for updates since these decisions affect who gets financial support.

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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality wants to keep collecting info using their Patient Safety Culture Hospital Survey, which helps hospitals understand safety and errors. They’re asking for 30 more days of public comments before getting final approval, with no changes to the survey. Hospitals and healthcare workers are the main players here, and there’s no new cost or big time changes involved.

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Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration will keep the fee assessment rate at 6.3% when paying representatives directly from past-due benefits. This means if you have a representative helping you, a small percentage of their fee will cover SSA’s costs. The maximum fee cap is $123, and these rules help keep things fair and clear for everyone involved.