When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $1,000 – $100,000.

It was issued by National Endowment For The Arts. The work is located in United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience with art, cultural, or museum insurance programs. Expertise in indemnity schemes for art and artifacts. Proven history working with federal or arts-related government agencies. Strong understanding of compliance and eligibility review processes.

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Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

United StatesPosted: June 27th, 2026Deadline: September 14th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities seeks services for its international and domestic indemnity program, providing insurance for museum art and artifact loans.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a private institution of higher education, independent school district, state government, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, special district government, city or township government, public/state controlled institution of higher education, Native American tribal government, or county government
Must have previously organized at least one exhibition with objects borrowed from one or more public and/or private collections
Must provide human presence 24-hours/7-days inside buildings where indemnified objects are located
Must ensure each conveyance vehicle containing indemnified objects is accompanied by a courier on board
Must register with Login.gov, SAM.gov, and Grants.gov

BUDGET

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$1,000 – $100,000

TIMELINE

September 14th, 2026: International Indemnity Application Deadline

September 16th, 2026: NEA Applicant Portal Opens

September 18th, 2026: NEA Applicant Portal Closes

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

National Endowment For The Arts

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DESCRIPTION

The indemnity act authorizes the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities to indemnify museums against loss or damage to works of art or artifacts lent to museum exhibitions. This initiative supports both international and domestic indemnity programs, ensuring protection for works of cultural significance that are temporarily displayed in museums.

Applications are assessed under two distinct programs: international indemnity and domestic indemnity. All submissions are initially reviewed by staff to determine eligibility and to ensure application completeness.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $1,000 – $100,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by National Endowment For The Arts. The work is located in United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience with art, cultural, or museum insurance programs
Expertise in indemnity schemes for art and artifacts
Proven history working with federal or arts-related government agencies
Strong understanding of compliance and eligibility review processes

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