The Federal Government, States and the Arts

By congressional mandate, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) allocates 40% of its annual grant-making dollars to state arts agencies and their regional arts organizations. NASAA has numerous resources to help members explain the importance of the state-federal partnership in supporting the arts:

• NEA Arts Investment Fact Sheet A succinct set of talking points that highlight the importance of the state-federal partnership in supporting the arts
• Federal Legislative Updates Frequent updates on federal legislation to keep NASAA members and their contacts in Congress informed
• States Investing in the Arts A series of infographics highlighting the value of state investment in the arts
• Why Should Government Support the Arts? Summarizes research on the benefits of public-sector investments in culture

Custom State Maps and Fact Sheets

NASAA members can request customized maps showing the distribution of NEA and state arts agency grants by a variety of geographies, including U.S. congressional districts and state legislative districts. Custom NEA Arts Investment Fact Sheets with state maps and state level talking points also can be generated for members upon request.