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Federal agency spending profile · FY2025 USASpending.gov

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

$82.5M obligated in FY2025 (-99.9% vs average agency).

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National Endowment for the Arts obligated $82.5M in FY2025 against $284.5M in budget authority (29.0% utilization). This is 99.9% below the average of all 111 tracked federal agencies.

Obligated
$82.5M
Budget utilization
29.0%
Bottom third
vs. average agency
-99.9%
Fiscal year
FY2025
Rank #55 of 111 agencies Similar size to EXIM

Well below average agency size

NEA runs 99.9% below the $65.1B average agency obligation.

According to USASpending.gov, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) obligated $82.5M in FY2025 against $284.5M in budget authority (29.0% utilization), ranking #55 of 111 tracked federal agencies.

NEA's 29.0% utilization signals a low draw-down band, with substantial authority still unobligated relative to peers. The gap from $284.5M authorized to $82.5M obligated is the structural signal.

Figures are award-transaction data from USASpending.gov (U.S. Department of the Treasury). See our methodology for how each agency total is assembled.

How does this agency compare?

Budget Authority

$284.5M

Obligated Amount

$82.5M

Rank #55

How NEA Ranks Nationally

NEA vs. all federal agencies by obligated amount

All 96 agencies with recorded FY2025 obligations

$82,542,073 55th of 96 higher than 0 of 96 agencies

all federal agencies with recorded obligations, bucketed by value

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Source USASpending.gov FY2025 agency obligations

Budget Utilization

NEA had $284.5M in budget authority and obligated $82.5M, a utilization rate of 29.0%. That is a low draw-down band, with substantial authority still unobligated relative to peers.

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Agencies With Similar Spending Levels

Federal agencies with obligated amounts closest to NEA's $82.5M.

EXIM

$82.6M

Export-Import Bank of the United States

NTSB

$84.8M

National Transportation Safety Board

USITC

$79.5M

International Trade Commission

AFRH

$85.9M

Armed Forces Retirement Home

CPSC

$87.8M

Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did NEA spend in FY2025?
National Endowment for the Arts obligated $82.5M in Fiscal Year 2025, with a budget authority of $284.5M.
What is NEA's budget utilization rate?
National Endowment for the Arts utilized only 29.0% of its $284.5M budget authority, a low draw-down versus peers.
How does NEA rank among federal agencies?
National Endowment for the Arts ranks #55 out of 111 federal agencies by obligated amount in FY2025, with $82.5M in total obligations (-99.9% vs the average agency).
What is the difference between budget authority and obligated amount?
Budget authority is the ceiling Congress authorizes; obligated amount is what NEA has committed through awards. For FY2025, $284.5M was authorized and $82.5M was obligated (29.0% utilization).
Where can I find detailed NEA spending data?
Detailed spending data for National Endowment for the Arts is available on USASpending.gov. This page shows FY2025 budget authority, obligations, and peer context from the official federal spending database.
Data Source: USASpending.gov, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Year 2025. Budget authority totals are reconciled against OMB Program and Financial Schedules where available.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from USASpending.gov. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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