Our editorial team is keeping abreast of the current status of federally funded opportunities. Such opportunities advertised here, to our knowledge at time of publication, are active. However, please continue to check solicitation websites for updates to U.S. Government opportunities of interest.

What is a Limited Submission?

A limited submission solicitation places a cap on the number of proposals Auburn may submit to a sponsor. Auburn coordinates limited submissions with notifications via this newsletter and competitions created in the Auburn University Competition Space (InfoReady). To apply to any limited submission posted in this newsletter, click on the link within the announcement. Please refer to the Limited Submission Procedures page for a general list of requirements.

Limited Submission Announcements

NEA: The Big Read

The NEA Big Read is a program that awards funds to support community reading programs designed around a single NEA Big Read book. As our nation moves into its 250th year, the goal of this program is to honor America’s rich artistic and cultural heritage, inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community.  

Grantees will receive funding for their programming and book purchases as well as tools to support them in working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and leading meaningful book discussions. These may include panel discussions, lectures, film screenings, art exhibitions, theatrical and musical performances, poetry slams, writing workshops and contests, and community storytelling events. 

Organizations will be required to demonstrate matching funds on a 1:1 basis for the grant amount.

Institutional Limit: One (1) LOI

Internal Deadline: December 9, 2025, 4:45pm

Funder LOI Deadline: January 15, 2026, 11:59pm CT
Full Application Due: January 29, 2026, 11:59pm CT

NEA: Creative Forces Community Engagement/ Military Healing Arts

This grant program aims to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military-connected populations. Projects should engage military-connected individuals through experiences of art or art-making with one or more of the following participant outcomes in mind:


● Creative Expression

● Social Connectedness

● Resilience

● Independence and Successful Adaptation to Civilian Life

For the purpose of this grant program, military-connected populations are defined to include active-duty service members from all branches of US Armed Forces, guardsmen, reservists, veterans, military and veteran families, caregivers, and healthcare workers providing care for military service members and veterans.

This opportunity requires a budget that reflects a 1:1 dollar-for-dollar cost share for the grant amount requested.

Institutional Limit: One (1) Application

Internal Deadline: December 9, 2025, 4:45pm

Funder Deadline: January 15, 2026, 11:59pm CT

The federal funding landscape is changing daily, necessitating extra due diligence on the part of funding seekers. When perusing a solicitation, 1) make sure you are viewing the latest version, 2) read all notes in the headers and margins, and 3) follow provided links to ensure a solicitation is still active and accepting applications.