This is a federal indemnity program from the National Endowment for the Arts that covers loss and damage to borrowed arts and artifacts during exhibitions at eligible venues. It is for museums, galleries, and other nonprofit or government exhibition venues, not for-profit businesses. If you run a small business, including a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC, do not apply; for-profits are not eligible.
- Best for
- Museums and galleries mounting exhibitions of borrowed arts and artifacts, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government venues hosting such exhibitions, Colleges, universities, and independent school districts with exhibition programs, Federally recognized tribal governments with exhibition venues
- Not for
- For-profit businesses of any size, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Retail, finance, and real estate businesses, Anyone seeking a cash grant rather than insurance coverage
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.