Grants for Arts

Last updated August 30, 2026

There are currently 4,912 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	SDAC Excursion Grant	South Dakota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Memorial Foundation for the Blind: Program Grant	Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants: North Texas	Carl B & Florence E King Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Awesome Foundation - Local Chapter Grants	The Awesome Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Small Grant Program for Individuals	Arrowhead Regional Arts Council	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Charitable Grant	Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Linda Van Hart HART for Art Scholarships	Carroll County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Annual Grants Program	Highland Park Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Joyce Foundation: Culture Program Grants	The Joyce Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant	Broward County Cultural Division	Rolling	$8K – $15K
Foundation	Kirkpatrick Family Fund	Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated	Rolling	$6M
Foundation	Silver Bay Charitable Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Wisconsin Public Service Foundation: Local Community Grant Program	Wisconsin Public Service Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TFAA: Exhibition Grants	Terra Foundation for American Art	Rolling	$25K – $200K
Foundation	C. Jerry & Lynne Dernbach Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Central	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Project Grant	New Jersey State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Canada Council for the Arts: Indigenous Organizations Grant Program	Canada Council for the Arts	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Merrick Foundation Grant	The Merrick Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Hondros Fellow at the Eddie Adams Photography Workshop	The Chris Hondros Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Horizon Bank Community Grant Program	Horizon Bank	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	AHA Media Grant	Alabama Humanities Alliance	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	William E. Barto Scholarship Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	Up to $16K
Foundation	Exhibition Opportunities	Western Colo Center for the Arts Endowment Fnd Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Beckley Area Foundation Community Grant Program	Beckley Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K

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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.

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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