Funding for cultural agencies is once again in jeopardy. On April 3rd, President Trump released his FY 2027 budget request, again calling for the elimination of critical agencies. The budget proposes minimal funding to shutter both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH):
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$29 million to carry out the closure of the National Endowment for the Arts.
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$38 million to carry out the closure for the National Endowment for the Humanities, including the administration of awards made before September 30th, 2026.
Last year, as FY2026 began, the President’s budget request proposed eliminating NEA and NEH. However, thanks to the efforts of arts advocates, Congress preserved funding for the arts and humanities at $207 million each.
✅ Take Action Now to Preserve Cultural Funding
Contact Congress TODAY and urge them to support the preservation of NEA and NEH. Tell them that arts and culture are essential to our state's communities and economy.
