NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (9/26)

The National Endowment for the Arts is soliciting applications for the NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program for fiscal year 2027, under solicitation number 2027FCAH01. This federal opportunity is designed to provide indemnity protection for cultural artifacts and artworks loaned to U.S. institutions from foreign sources for temporary exhibitions, ensuring that lenders are protected against loss or damage while the items are in U.S. custody. The solicitation was posted on June 26, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for September 14, 2026. Applicants must adhere to the guidelines and instructions provided on the arts.gov website, as full details regarding eligibility, application requirements, and program expectations are outlined there. The program is administered by the National Endowment for the Arts, and all inquiries should be directed to apply@arts.gov or by phone at 202-682-5504. There is no set-aside designation, and the opportunity is open to eligible entities seeking federal indemnity coverage under the program’s terms.