NEA Research Labs, FY 2027

The NEA Research Labs program is a funding opportunity that supports transdisciplinary research teams in building public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society at large. Each Lab will conduct multiple research studies and develop a suite of products or services. The program is open to various types of applicants, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments, nonprofits, and state, county, and local governments. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Funding: The program provides grants with a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $300,000. • Eligibility: The opportunity is open to various types of applicants, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments, nonprofits, and state, county, and local governments. • Research focus: The program supports transdisciplinary research teams in building public knowledge about the arts and their contributions to individuals, communities, and society at large. • Application deadline: The submission deadline for this opportunity is March 23, 2026.