The National Endowment for the Arts abruptly withdrew grants for cultural institutions nationwide on Friday evening, including funding for at least six North Texas groups.

“Funding is being allocated in a new direction in furtherance of the Administration’s agenda,” the agency wrote in an email to art groups reviewed by The Dallas Morning News and KERA News. “The NEA will now prioritize projects that elevate the Nation’s HBCUs and Hispanic Serving Institutions, celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, foster AI competency, empower houses of worship to serve communities,” the email continued.