Arts & Humanities8.2

NCCA Competitive Grants Program

The NCCA Competitive Grants Program provides financial assistance to artists, cultural groups, NGOs, POs, IPOs, LGUs, SUCs, and individuals for projects in Philippine arts, culture, and heritage. Covers 4 subcommissions: Arts, Cultural Communities & Traditional Arts, Cultural Dissemination, and Cultural Heritage. Applicants must be NCCA-accredited and provide 20% equity (in-kind allowed). The 2026 Call for Proposals deadline was August 31, 2025. Check the NCCA website for the next call.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Filipino individual or accredited organization
  • 2Must be NCCA-accredited
  • 3No unliquidated grants with NCCA or any government agency
  • 4Must provide 20% equity (in-kind allowed)
  • 5NCCA officials/employees and relatives up to 4th civil degree are disqualified

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