NEA shifts focus to 250th Independence anniversary, cutting underserved community grants.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is shifting its funding priorities to support projects celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, aligning with the Trump administration's America First policy. The NEA has also canceled its Challenge America grant program, which focused on underserved communities, prompting concerns about access to arts for these groups. The changes come as the president established a task force for the 250th anniversary commemorations.
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