U.S. Regional Arts Organizations Joint Statement on the ...

We, the national collective of US Regional Arts Organizations, strongly urge Congress to restore the grant funding in support of the arts, culture, and creativity that was passed during the last budgetary approval process, in addition to maintaining its broad bipartisan commitment to funding the NEA in next year’s budget. As the landscape of support for our cultural infrastructure continues to be eroded, we remain steadfast in our commitment to stand with you in defending and preserving our [...] What to do When Your Federal Grant or Contract is Terminated (National Council of Nonprofits) Sample Appeal Documents(Film Festival Alliance) Guidance for NEA Grantees Facing Termination or Withdrawal of Funds To submit an appeal, email grants@arts.gov and provide documentation that your project supports one of the NEA’s priorities, projects that: [...] Collectively, the NEA, Regional Arts Organizations, and State Arts Agencies serve thousands of communities across the country. And yet this work is funded by just 0.004% of the federal budget—less than 62 cents per American per year.