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Dear Long Island Arts Community,
Federal arts funding is under immediate threat. Late last week, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) began issuing grant termination and withdrawal notices to organizations across the country — including some here in New York. This alarming action follows a wave of proposed cuts to federal cultural agencies and represents a direct blow to the nonprofit arts sector.
To ensure Long Island’s arts community is equipped with the most accurate and timely information, we’re building on the rapid response efforts of our colleagues at the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable and other statewide and national partners. Many of the resources below were gathered through this collective effort, and we’re grateful to be part of a network working to share guidance and amplify impact in real time.
Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) strongly condemns these actions and stands in solidarity with organizations affected across Nassau and Suffolk counties. We are committed to working with partners at the local, state, and national levels to protect arts funding and advocate for accountability and restoration.
What We Know
Some organizations have received Termination Notices or Withdrawal Notices from the NEA:
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If you received a Termination Notice and still have award funds remaining, you may request final payment for eligible costs by June 30, 2025, and submit an appeal.
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If you received a Withdrawal Notice, you have only seven (7) calendar days to appeal.
- Click here for example letters compiled by TYA/USA.
These terminations cite authority under 2 CFR 200.340 and the NEA’s General Terms and Conditions, stating a grant may be canceled if it “no longer effectuates the program goals or agency priorities.”
We also note that Michelle Hoffmann, Director of Arts Education at the NEA, will be stepping down, as well as Michael Orlove, Director of Regional, State & Local Partnerships + International Activities at National Endowment for the Arts, and others from the agency.
Resources
Stay Connected
While this is a challenging moment, Long Island’s arts and culture sector is resilient — and we must support one another. Please:
We are here to advocate, amplify, and support — and we need your voices to help make the case. If you'd like to speak directly with a member of our team, please reach out to me anytime at lauren@longislandartsalliance.org.
In solidarity,
Lauren Wagner
Executive Director
Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA)
longislandartsalliance.org
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