Grants for Arts
Last updated August 26, 2026
There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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About grants for arts
Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.
Grants for Arts by state
Browse grants for arts available to organizations in 17 states.
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Top funders for arts
Foundations and grantmakers active in arts, culture & humanities — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting WASHINGTON, DC $562.6M given/yr
- Art Bridges Inc FORT WORTH, TX $278.7M given/yr
- Community Business Partnership Inc SPRINGFIELD, VA $52.6M given/yr
- Borealis Philanthropy MINNEAPOLIS, MN $37.3M given/yr
- Atlanta Beltline Partnership Inc ATLANTA, GA $34.6M given/yr
- Pbs Foundation ARLINGTON, VA $34.4M given/yr
- Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation RICHMOND, VA $32.0M given/yr
- The Center for Education Reform WASHINGTON, DC $26.1M given/yr
- First Look Institute Inc LOS GATOS, CA $26.1M given/yr
- American Conservatory Theatre Foundation SAN FRANCISCO, CA $21.4M given/yr
- Fractured Atlas Inc NEW YORK, NY $20.6M given/yr
- Artnow International Inc SAN FRANCISCO, CA $17.5M given/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for an NEA grant?
The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.
Can individual artists get grants?
The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.
Are there grants for community arts programs?
Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.
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