National Endowment for the Arts
Established by Congress, the National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and arts education in communities nationwide and a catalyst of public and private support for the arts. By advancing opportunities for arts participation and practice, NEA fosters and sustains an environment in which the arts benefit everyone in the United States.
The arts’ benefits for health and well-being are experienced at all stages of life and on multiple levels. Americans today are united in seeking a more expansive range of treatments and therapies to address various healthcare needs. To improve these options, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is committed to grantmaking, strategic initiatives, and research supporting the arts and health.
Visit our website for related information, including:
• NEA-produced in-depth reports and analysis on research topics related to arts and health
• NEA Research Labs, transdisciplinary research teams investigating the impact of the arts
• National initiatives at the intersection of art and health and well-being, including Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Initiative
Programs & Activities
• NEA Arts and Health Impact Page: https://www.arts.gov/impact/arts-and-health
• Creative Forces: https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/creative-forces