The Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program, administered by the National Endowment for the Arts, provides a crucial financial mechanism for American cultural institutions: federal indemnification against loss or damage to objects in transit for exhibitions of fine art. This program enables museums and nonprofit organizations to present ambitious, loan-dependent exhibitions that might otherwise be uninsurable on the commercial market, thereby enriching the national cultural landscape. The program operates on a fiscal year cycle, and this call pertains to FY2027, with applications due December 7, 2026. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. nonprofit institutions and governmental entities, typically museums and galleries with a demonstrated track record of organizing exhibitions. The indemnity covers domestic transit and exhibition periods, offering a cost-effective alternative to commercial insurance. While the program does not provide direct funding, it substantially reduces the financial burden of borrowing high-value works, allowing institutions to allocate resources toward curation, scholarship, and public programming. The curatorial vision behind the program is to support exhibitions of artistic and historical significance that might not otherwise travel or be assembled due to insurance constraints. By underwriting risk, the NEA fosters collaborations among institutions and encourages the presentation of diverse artistic traditions. This is not a grant for individual artists but a strategic tool for institutions to realize exhibitions that serve the public good.