Arts & Humanities

Funding Opportunity: NEA Releases FY 2027 Solicitation for the NEA Research Labs and Research Grants in the Arts Program

January 15, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC
On January 12, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) released a notice inviting applications (NIA) for the NEA Research Labs Program and Research Grants in the Arts Program for fiscal year (FY) 2027. Through both these programs, NEA seeks to fund applications that cultivate research partnerships that “investigate the value and/or impact of the arts in American life.” Projects for both these programs may focus on how art may impact sectors such as health, artificial intelligence (AI), and education. The Research Labs program is a limited submission where Berkeley can submit only one...

Policy Update: Updated Lewis-Burke Analysis of FY 2026 Minibus Packages

January 15, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates has provided an updated and consolidated analysis of fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding, representing eight of the 12 final FY 2026 appropriations bills that have now been introduced by Congress. Funding analyzed as part of this document is for the following major federal agencies of most relevance to the research, technology, education, workforce, and healthcare communities:

Department of State National Science Foundation National...

Washington Update - January 9, 2026

January 9, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Policy Update: A Look Back and Ahead in Education and Workforce Policy   Appropriations Update: Congress Releases FY 2026 Appropriations Minibus Package for CJS, E&W, and Interior   Engagement Opportunity - Lewis-Burke Associates Hosts Horizon Europe Webinar on January 30       Engagement Opportunity: DOT To Release NOFO for University Transportation Centers (UTC...

Appropriations Update: Congress Releases FY 2026 Appropriations Minibus Package for CJS, E&W, and Interior

January 6, 2026
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

On January 5, Congress released a bipartisan, bicameral legislative package that would provide final fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding levels and spending directives for agencies funded through the annual Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS); Energy and Water Development (E&W); and Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Interior) Appropriations Acts. The package, also known as a minibus, would provide a total of $174.6 billion in discretionary funding across all three appropriations acts, and among other directives, includes language within the CJS and E&W...

Funding Opportunity: NEH Announces Endowments for Advancing the Humanities Program

December 17, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

On December 12, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced it is seeking applications to support the funding of 20-year term endowments that “advance the humanities on college and university campuses and at independent educational institutions, specifically by building the organization’s capacity in research...

2025 Overview of Federal Funding Opportunities for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities

October 22, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis Burke has provided a 2025 Overview of Federal Funding Opportunities for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities. While not exhaustive, the overview provides information on a wide range of federal agencies and programs, including program changes and terminations. Interested investigators should check individual solicitations for details, as deadlines may quickly approach. Further, investigators may use this document to identify relevant programs...

Washington Update - October 24, 2025

October 24, 2025
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC periodically provides campus with a Washington Update report. In this report:

Policy Update: Lewis-Burke’s 2025 Overview of Federal Funding Opportunities for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities Engagement Opportunity: Potential Partnership with NSF Revised Accelerator Research Translation (ART) Solicitation Engagement Opportunity: Federal Advisory Committee Nomination Opportunities Update, October 24, 2025

Overview of Federal Funding Opportunities for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities

September 25, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke Associates has provided campus with a 2024 Overview of Federal Funding Opportunities for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities. While not exhaustive, the overview provides information on a wide range of federal agencies and programs. Interested investigators should check individual solicitations for details, as deadlines may quickly approach. Further, investigators may use this document to identify relevant programs and develop proposals and...

Federal Opportunities for Equipment and Infrastructure 2024

October 9, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke has provided a report that provides an overview of federal grant opportunities that support infrastructure and large equipment investments. In considering physical infrastructure projects across university campuses, this document should be used as a guide. The information in this document is current as of October 9, 2024, the time it was originally disseminated.

Federal Opportunities for Equipment and Infrastructure 2024

October 9, 2024
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC

Lewis-Burke has provided a report that provides an overview of federal grant opportunities that support infrastructure and large equipment investments. In considering physical infrastructure projects across university campuses, this document should be used as a guide. The information in this document is current as of October 9, 2024, the time it was originally disseminated.