NEA Abruptly Pulls Arts Grants on a Massive Scale
Arts organizations, including dozens of theatre companies, had NEA grants withdrawn or terminated late last week, and leadership resignations at the endowment bode ill.
Category Archives: Government
Trump Proposes Elimination of NEA and NEH
The administration’s 2026 budget comes at a time when the future of NEA staff and grant programs remains in doubt.
ACLU-Led Lawsuit for NEA Funding Relief Denied
The court refused to block the NEA from reimposing a restriction on funding for projects deemed to promote ‘gender ideology,’ even as they maintained that the rule likely violates the First Amendment.
NEA Drops Requirement That Applicants Agree to Anti-Trans Guideline
The move comes just a day after the ACLU filed a suit on behalf of a number of arts organizations, though for now the “gender ideology” language is still part of the grant awarding process.
Maria Rosario Jackson Steps Down From NEA
Her last day as chairman of the federal arts endowment was Jan. 20, the day of President Trump’s second inauguration.
2 Days in April: TCG Goes to Washington
Theatre leaders gathered to train, talk, and meet with Congressional staff about urgent issues facing the industry.
The Budget Brouhaha
Sharp talk in the media about arts funding, pro and con. Plus: global arts cuts, and tax code changes.
Battle Lines Drawn Over Reagan Arts Cuts
New budget bid draws severe reaction. Plus: A new U.S.-France fellowship, leadership moves, grants for musical theatre, and more.
U.S. Exits UNESCO
Will funds be re-channeled for cultural purposes? Plus: A new tax plan could hit nonprofits hard.
Open Warfare at UNESCO
Cultural concerns have fallen victim to a larger political struggle.
