FilAm Arts $20,000 Grant Award from the National Endowment for the Arts

[Los Angeles]—FilAm Arts is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000.

This grant will support The 31st Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture [FPAC]. The NEA will award 1,127 Grants for Arts Projects awards nationwide totaling more than $31.8 million as part of the recent announcement of fiscal year 2025 grants.

“The NEA is proud to continue our nearly 60 years of supporting the efforts of organizations and artists that help to shape our country’s vibrant arts sector and communities of all types across our nation,” said NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD. “It is inspiring to see the wide range of creative projects taking place, including FilAm Arts 31st Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture.”

Giselle "G" T?ngi -Walters, Executive Director of FilAm Arts since 2020 shares how this is the first time under the new generation of leadership they have been awarded a prestigious NEA grant to continue the legacy of FPAC for the Southern California community. "This is truly a testament of the resolute will of the board of directors o provide exemplary guidance to deliver on our mission and we are incredibly grateful for the NEA's recognition and support. This grant will be instrumental in ensuring the continuation of the Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture on it's 31st year, which is a vital platform for preserving and promoting Filipino-American culture for future generations." says Tongi-Walters.

“This grant from the NEA affirms the significance of FPAC as a cornerstone of Filipino-American cultural expression in Southern California. It reinforces our commitment to preserving our heritage and empowering our community through the arts. We look forward to continuing this legacy with even greater impact.” shares Alvin Catacutan , Board Chair of FilAm Arts.

For more information on other projects included in the NEA’s grant announcement, visit arts.gov/news.