NEA Seeks Organization for 2027 Jazz Masters Tribute Concert
Summary
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is seeking an organization to coordinate the 2027 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert and related events. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit, governmental, and educational entities. The application deadline is April 9, 2026.
What changed
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has issued a Program Solicitation to find a "Cooperator" organization to manage the 2027 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert and associated activities, including a live concert and webcast. This is a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial NEA involvement. Eligible applicants are specified as nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, state or local government units, federally-recognized tribal communities, and Regional Arts Organizations.
Organizations interested in applying must submit their applications through Grants.gov by April 9, 2026. The expected award is approximately $475,000. This solicitation represents an opportunity for eligible entities to partner with the NEA on a significant cultural event. Compliance with application instructions and deadlines is crucial for consideration.
What to do next
- Review the NEA Program Solicitation for the 2027 Jazz Masters Tribute Concert.
- Determine eligibility and suitability for partnership.
- Submit application via Grants.gov by April 9, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert and Related Events, FY 2027
Agency: National Endowment for the Arts
Assistance Listings: 45.024 -- Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals
Last Updated: March 6, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The purpose of this Program Solicitation is to select an organization (“Cooperator”) to support the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) with the 2027 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert and related events. The Cooperator is expected to coordinate a range of activities, including a live concert, webcast, video tributes, and other associated activities. This award will be made as a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement is a funding mechanism in which the federal agency (NEA) maintains substantial involvement in carrying out the supported project in partnership with the award recipient (known... as a Cooperator). Eligible applicants include nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; units of state or local government; federally-recognized tribal communities or tribes; and the six Regional Arts Organizations (RAOs). Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
Government
- Special district governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- State governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
NEA Web Manager
webmgr@arts.gov
NEA Web Manager
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Opportunity Guidelines and Application Instructions
Closing: April 9, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
$475,000
Award Minimum
$475,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NEAPS2603
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Arts
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 6, 2026
Archive date:
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