is an independent federal agency that was created in 1965 in the United States of America. The NEA's role is to make sure all Americans have access to the arts no matter where they live. The NEA's funding is project-based and goes to thousands of nonprofits each year, along with partnerships and special arts initiatives, research and other support that contribute to the vitality of neighborhoods, students and schools, workplace and culture.

The United States also has State/Regional Arts Agencies. The State/Regional Arts Agencies are funded