General Operating Support Waivers

This year, to aid the arts community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress included language in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (P.L. 116-260) that allows the National Endowment for the Arts to change certain awards issued in Federal Fiscal Years 2019-2021 from approved project-based support to general operating support.

Instructions/FAQs

Project Budget Form

Full Waiver Sample Budget

Partial Waiver Sample Budget