The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has opened applications for its 2027 Competitive Grants Program, accompanied by a nationwide roadshow to help prospective applicants prepare their proposals and navigate the application process.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has officially opened its Call for Proposals for the Calendar Year 2027 Competitive Grants Program, inviting artists, cultural workers, researchers, local government units, educational institutions, indigenous peoples’ organisations, non-government organisations, and other cultural stakeholders to apply for funding that supports Philippine arts and culture.
Anchored on Republic Act No. 7356, the Competitive Grants Program is one of the NCCA’s flagship initiatives under the National Endowment Fund for Culture and the Arts (NEFCA). The programme provides financial assistance to projects that preserve, promote, develop, and disseminate Filipino arts, cultural heritage, traditional practices, and creative expression while strengthening cultural communities across the country.
For the 2027 funding cycle, the NCCA is encouraging project proposals that respond to the country’s evolving cultural landscape while remaining aligned with the strategic priorities of its four Subcommissions: Arts, Cultural Heritage, Cultural Dissemination, and Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts. Through the programme, the Commission aims to support initiatives that reinforce national identity, foster inclusive cultural development, and improve public access to arts and culture.
To be eligible for funding, applicants must first obtain NCCA accreditation and must not have any unliquidated grants or derogatory records with the Commission or any government agency. Complete project proposals may be submitted via email or courier.
The deadline for submitting proposals is 31 August 2026 at 11:59 PM (Philippine Standard Time).
To support prospective applicants, the NCCA will also conduct a series of nationwide Competitive Grants Program Roadshows, offering orientation sessions and technical assistance on proposal writing, eligibility requirements, funding priorities, and the overall application process. The initiative aims to make the grants programme more accessible to cultural practitioners and organisations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The regional roadshows will take place in Baguio City on 21 July 2026 for the Luzon cluster, Bacolod City on 27 July 2026 for the Visayas cluster, and Davao City on 28 July 2026 for the Mindanao cluster. An online roadshow will also be organised on 21 July 2026 for applicants based in the National Capital Region.
The NCCA said that the exact venues for the in-person roadshows, together with QR codes for pre-registration, will be announced through its official Facebook page. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the programme guidelines, proposal categories, and documentary requirements before submitting their applications.
For the complete material on the 2027 Competitive Grants Program, visit https://ncca.gov.ph/ncca-competitive-grants-program/ or scan the QR code.
Source: Public Affairs and Information Office, National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
