What We Do

The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency that provide Federal financial assistance, is responsible for the administration, compliance, and enforcement of the nondiscrimination laws and regulations that covers programs and activities receiving assistance.  The laws and regulations are as follows: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Limited English Proficiency Individuals may file a complaint with the NEA if you believe that he/she has been discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, disability or age by an organization that received  NEA funding.  Individuals may contact the Civil Rights Office at civilrights@arts.gov. Guidance for implementation of Federal financial assistance is found in the following Department of Justice (DOJ) document: Coordination of Enforcement of Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs (28 CFR 42.401-415)