Critical OMB Proposal Could Devastate Arts Funding in New Jersey

The United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed regulations that would overhaul federal grant awards, effective October 1, 2026. The changes pose serious risks to New Jersey arts organizations, including:

• Political approval required: Senior political appointees must authorize all discretionary grants and can deny funding based on ideology or policy alignment

• Easy termination: Grants can be suspended or terminated at any time if deemed misaligned with federal priorities

• Tight timeline: Compliance deadline is October 1, 2026, with...

The House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee proposed a 35% cut to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), funding them at $135 million each for FY 2027. This comes after President Trump's budget called for eliminating both agencies.

The NEA and NEH provide vital funding for arts and culture organizations throughout New Jersey. The NEA recommends around 2,300 grants annually, benefiting every Congressional District, with most going to small- and medium-sized organizations. The NEA funds arts projects in 678 more counties than private foundations can reach.

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📣 Take Action Now: Contact Your Legislators

The arts community cannot afford new barriers to civic participation.

The SAVE Act (S. 128 /H.R. 22) would restrict voter registration methods that arts organizations and cultural communities rely on, including event-based registration drives, online registration, and same-day registration. These changes would disproportionately impact young artists, naturalized citizens, lower-income cultural workers, and touring performers.

We need your voice.

👉 Contact your U.S. Senators today and urge them to OPPOSE the SAVE Act.

Tell them:

• The arts sector depends on accessible civic...