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Foundation Grant · Vault #429

NEA Creative Forces — Community Arts Engagement Grants

Veteran-serving nonprofits Mental Health & Wellness Grant — Nationwide. Funder shown in full — our AI staff finds it, writes the proposal, and files it for you.

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Funder Type
Foundation
Funder
National Endowment for the Arts / Mid-America Arts Alliance
Vault ID
#429
Geographic Focus
Nationwide
Award
$10K–$25K
Eligible Applicants
Veteran-specific
Important Dates
Deadline: Closed
Grant description

Matching grants of up to $10,000 (emerging one-year projects) and up to $25,000 (advanced one-year projects) for arts organizations and nonprofits using the arts to improve health, well-being, and quality of life for military-connected individuals exposed to trauma, including Veterans, active duty, and their families and caregivers. Administered by Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) in partnership with NEA. The program runs annual cycles; applications for the 2026 cycle are now closed.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations and public entities presenting community-based arts projects for military-connected people (Veterans, service members, families, caregivers); partnerships between arts organizations and Veteran or military service…

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