FY27 Grants for Art Projects - February Cycle (GAP 1)

Request Ticket // Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 1

Limiting Language
An organization may submit only one application to the FY 2027 GAP program (i.e., one application per calendar year), with limited exceptions. Applications will not be transferred between NEA funding categories. Applications to GAP will not be transferred to Research Awards or vice versa. 

Executive Summary 

External Deadline
2/12/2026 (Part 1 - grants.gov); 2/25/2026 (Part 2 - NEA Portal)
Internal Deadline
Feb. 5, 2026

Parkinson's Foundation 2026 Community Grants

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Limiting Language 
Organizations may only submit a total of two applications during a community grant cycle and there cannot be any overlap in the budget items requested.

Program Overview
The Parkinson’s Foundation funds community grants that further the health, wellness and education of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) across the U.S.

External Deadline
1/30/2026
Internal Deadline
Jan. 22, 2026

APS Foundation STEM Education Grant: 2026 Spring Cycle

Apply to Internal Competition (please attend webinar prior to submitting a pre-proposal) // Limit: 2 // Tickets Available: 2

The APS Foundation will be holding an informational webinar for interested applicants January 9, 2026 at 10:00am Arizona time. Attendance is expected if you plan to submit a pre-proposal. 

External Deadline
2/28/2026
Internal Deadline
Jan. 14, 2026

National Endowment for the Arts: 2026 Big Read

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Limiting Language
Only one application will be accepted per organization. Higher education applicants must partner with a library that is not directly affiliated with their institution.

About Big Read
The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is a program that awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to organizations. 

External Deadline
1/15/2026 (Intent to Apply); 1/29/2026 (Application)
Internal Deadline
Jan. 9, 2026

Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenges

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O. Neto (Global Health Institute) - AI Challenge
L. Meredith (School of Natural Resources and the Environment) - Culture & Practices Challenge

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External Deadline
12/11/2025 (Registration); 1/27/2026 (Full Application, Culture and Practices Challenge); 1/28/2026 (Full Application - AI Challenge)
Internal Deadline
Dec. 5

ASCENDR Research Grant Program – 2026 Cycle

Institutionally Coordinated // Limit: 2 // Tickets Available: 2

This opportunity is being institutionally coordinated by Research Development Services and the Office of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives. If you are interested, please contact Riley McIssac and Cody Nicholls.

Limiting Language
Limit on number of proposals per university: 2

About ASCENDR

External Deadline
2/27/2026
Internal Deadline
Dec. 19

ASCENDR Research Grant Program – 2026 Cycle

Institutionally Coordinated // Limit: 2 // Tickets Available: 2

This opportunity is being institutionally coordinated by Research Development Services and the Office of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives. If you are interested, please contact Riley McIssac and Cody Nicholls.

Limiting Language
Limit on number of proposals per university: 2

About ASCENDR

External Deadline
2/27/2026
Internal Deadline
Dec. 19