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NATIONAL STUDIES

National Studies

How the United States Funds the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Researched and reported by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), this report provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse network of public and private funders that directly and indirectly support the arts in the U.S. It explains the role of the NEA and other public partners at the federal, state, and local levels as well as that of private partners, such as foundations, corporations, and individuals.

The Benefits of Arts Education in At-Risk Youth
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Are you looking for evidence that arts education is crucial in the lives of our youth? You’re in luck! The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) just released a report highlighting the benefits of arts education for at-risk youth. According to NEA, students of low socioeconomic status with an arts rich background show better academic outcomes, possess higher career goals and are more civically engaged. Click here to download the full report, and view the data you can use to make your proposal even stronger!

WEBINARS/CONFERENCE CALLS

Building a Strong Art Works Proposal for the National Endowment for the Arts
Watch the recording and download the resources from this May webinar on NEA's Art Works program and other NEA Media Arts grant opportunities. Air Date: May 29, 2013.
Strategies for Grantseeking Success: Building for the Future
Watch the recording from this webinar in the Grant Center's Strategies for Grantseeking Success series for tips on building long term relationships with foundations. Air Date: January 29,...

NEWSLETTERS

Read the Grant Center's May 2013 newsletter.
Read the Grant Center's April 2013 newsletter.