Orchestras across the country benefit from federal support through direct grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The League compiles and reports grants to orchestras as they are announced through the categories of Access to Artistic Excellence, Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants, Learning in the Arts for Children & Youth, and Arts on Radio & Television.
In addition to these categories, NEA awards include Literature Fellowships, Folk Arts Infrastructure, national initiatives, and support for state and regional arts agencies. For more information about these and other awards, please visit the NEA web site: www.arts.gov.