NAC funding priorities are listed below in no particular order.
What We Fund
- Arts projects or programs of the highest artistic excellence and merit
- Arts projects or programs that reflect creativity and innovation
- Arts projects or programs that provide opportunities for artists and arts organizations
- Arts projects or programs that support cultural and generational diversity
- Arts projects or programs that foster access to the arts for underserved communities
- Arts projects or programs that promote the arts through advocacy, collaboration and education
- Costs of program accommodations for persons with disabilities
- Fairs and festivals involving the arts and cultural activities
What We Don’t Fund
- Artistic fees paid to students, student performers or student instructors
- Arts projects that exclude the public
- Capital improvements, new construction or restoration
- College or university-sponsored projects that exclude the public
- College or university student work that is done as part of the curriculum or graduation requirements
- Events or projects that have already taken place
- Food and beverages with the exception of travel-related costs for artists and contractors
- General operating expenses for non-arts organizations
- Permanent supplies and equipment
- Political activities
- Prizes, awards or scholarships
- Projects already receiving NAC funding
- Projects that are suitable for local support, such as mascots, memorials to a local individual or school productions
- Reduction of existing deficits
For more important information concerning what the NAC funds, be sure to read the Grant Policies.