CHALLENGE AMERICA

The Challenge America opportunity is canceled for FY 2026. Organizations that have applied or were planning to apply to the FY 2026 Challenge America grant opportunity are encouraged to apply to the Grants for Arts Projects category at the March or July deadlines instead.

NOTE: Projects funded through the Challenge America program are also eligible in Grants for Arts Projects. If you are planning an Artist Community or Design program, be aware that applications for these disciplines are accepted at the March Grants for Arts Projects deadline only. 

This change is to focus NEA staff resources on the Grants for Arts Projects category.