Grant opportunity
NEA National Heritage Fellowships Awards Program, FY 2027
NEA National Heritage Fellowships recognise master folk and traditional artists whose artistic excellence and cultural contributions sustain living heritage.
- Funder
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Deadline
- Aug 7, 2026
- Award
- National award programme; see NEA guidance
- Applicant
- Artists & creatives
- Discipline
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Region
- United States & Canada
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The National Heritage Fellowships are NEA awards for folk and traditional artists who have made significant contributions to cultural heritage and artistic excellence.
Who can apply
- Nominators and nominees should follow the NEA FY 2027 programme guidance and nomination requirements.
- The programme is intended for folk and traditional artists in the United States.
What it supports
- Recognition of master folk and traditional artists.
- Cultural heritage, traditional arts and community-based artistic excellence.
Funding and duration
Award and nomination details are provided in the NEA and Grants.gov guidance.
Application deadline
Aug 7, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing and NEA instructions to submit nominations by 7 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The NEA National Heritage Fellowships honour folk and traditional artists for excellence, lifetime achievement and contributions to living cultural traditions. The official guidance explains nomination requirements, eligible artistic traditions, review criteria and documentation needed for FY 2027 nominations.
Eligibility
Nominators and nominees should follow the NEA FY 2027 programme guidance and nomination requirements.
The programme is intended for folk and traditional artists in the United States.
Funding and benefits
Award and nomination details are provided in the NEA and Grants.gov guidance.
Themes and supported activities
Recognition of master folk and traditional artists.
Cultural heritage, traditional arts and community-based artistic excellence.
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Aug 7, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing and NEA instructions to submit nominations by 7 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.