Impact of Executive Orders and Advocacy for the Arts Resources

Since the election and inauguration of the new Presidential administration, there have been many questions and concerns about potential impacts to arts, culture and creative industries, as well as the broader nonprofit sector. As a nonpartisan organization championing arts and culture access for all, CBCA also stands in solidarity with local and national efforts to support immigrant communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, environmental issues, and DEI efforts.

In partnership with coalitions at a local, state and national level, CBCA has compiled a list of resources to help navigate changes and potential impacts.

IMPACT ON ARTS & CULTURE

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

• National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
• Updates on National Endowment for the Arts FY 2026 Grant Opportunities
• NEA FY26 Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) Guidelines (Recorded Webinar 02.18.25)
• In Response to ACLU Lawsuit, National Endowment for the Arts Removes Certification Requirement on Funding Applications (ACLU Press Release 03.07.25)
• Responding to Recent Executive Orders – DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management (Recorded Webinar)

Americans for the Arts

• Breaking News Updates Impacting The Arts & Culture (launched 03.17.25 and updated regularly)
• Americans for the Arts – Advocacy
• Arts Action Fund
• Executive Orders and Impacts: Comprehensive FAQ (02.07.25)
• Office Hours with Our Arts Advocacy Team Featuring Guest Mary Anne Carter (NEA) (Recorded Webinar 02.21.25)

Grantmakers in the Arts

• Community Resources on the New Presidential Administration’s Actions

Colorado Arts Action Network

• Sign-up for the Colorado Arts Action Network to stay informed on local and federal policy actions

IMPACT ON NONPROFIT SECTOR

National Council on Nonprofits

• National Council on Nonprofits
• The Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders on Nonprofits
• Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits Chart (updated regularly)
• General FAQs on Executive Actions Impacting Nonprofits
• Action: Use this form to let NCN know how the executive orders are affecting your organization.
• Upcoming Webinar: The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy free national webinar on Monday, March 17 at 1:00pm MT / 3:00pm ET
  • Register for live event
  • Register to receive recording only

Colorado Nonprofit Association

• Colorado Nonprofit Association
• Impact of Trump’s Executive Orders
  • Resources for Immigrant Serving Nonprofits
  • Resources for LBGTQ+ Serving Nonprofits
  • Resources for DEI Initiatives
  • Executive Orders FAQ
• Action: Colorado Nonprofit Association has created a centralized repository for you to share your stories and questions. Share how your Nonprofit has been impacted.

MEDIA COVERAGE

This is not a comprehensive list. Some articles are limited by subscription-only access.

• ‘Chilling effect’: Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency (National Public Radio 02.11.25)
• Arts community reeling from new federal funding directives (Denver Gazette 02.12.25)
• Hundreds of Artists Call on N.E.A. to Roll Back Trump’s Restrictions (The New York Times 02.18.25)
• Hundreds of Artists Protest NEA’s New Grant Rules: ‘We Oppose This Betrayal’ (Artnet 02.20.25)
• The Emergency at the NEA Will Impact Arts Nonprofits (Nonprofit Quarterly 02.20.25)
• As the NEA shifts its mission under Trump, Colorado arts organizations face an uncertain future  (Colorado Public Radio 02.21.25)

If you have additional resources to add, please contact main@cbca.org.