Grants for Arts

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,899 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,607 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,899; from 2,546 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $266.9M; across 2,607 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 226 with a published date

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Cal Pritner Theater Scholarship California State Summer School Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K College scholarship honoring the legacy of longtime CSSSA Theater faculty member Calvin Pritner.	Not published	$10K
Benton County Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $5K The Benton County Community Foundation, part of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Benton County, Iowa.	Not published	$5K
CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrant Program CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CNY Arts lists the Statewide Community Regrant Program among its current grant offerings. It is CNY Arts' NYSCA-funded regrant program supporting community arts projects by artists and nonprofits in the Central New York region.	Not published	Varies
Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grants The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation supports projects in the humanities, performing arts, and research libraries, emphasizing excellence in scholarship and creativity.	Not published	Up to $25K
ATHA / MHAA Heritage Area State Grants Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Larger heritage-tourism grants for projects involving historical, cultural, or natural resources, sites, events, or facilities with a heritage-tourism component, for non-profits and municipalities in the Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (MD).	Not published	Varies
Trio Foundation of St. Louis Grant Trio Foundation of St Louis · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Trio Foundation of St. Louis Grant aims to enhance community well-being and promote equity through its new funding framework.	Not published	Up to $25K
15 for 15 Grant Program 15 and the Mahomies Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K The Foundation's signature program that supports 15 youth charitable initiatives annually.	Not published	$250K
Saranac Lake Public School Education Fund Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saranac Lake Public School Education Fund, supported by the Adirondack Foundation, enhances education for students in Saranac Lake.	Not published	Varies
West Bancorporation Foundation Grant The West Bancorporation Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The West Bancorporation Foundation Grant supports charitable programs in Central and Eastern Iowa and Minnesota, focusing on low- and moderate-income individuals. Eligible nonprofit organizations must hold a 501(c)(3) IRS Exemption Letter.	Not published	Varies
Expand Massachusetts Stories- Open Track Grant Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Expand Massachusetts Stories-Open Track grant offers up to $20,000 for projects that collect, interpret, and share narratives about Massachusetts, focusing on voices often overlooked.	Not published	Up to $20K
Amcor: Community Support Grants Program Bemis Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Amcor Community Support Grants Program, administered by the Amcor Cares Foundation, provides funding for projects that benefit local communities.	Not published	$1K
CUNY Dance Initiative Residencies Grant The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) provides New York City choreographers and dance companies with essential resources like rehearsal time and performance space across 14 CUNY campuses.	Not published	$1K
FWAC: Small Grants For Community Arts Projects The Five Wings Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Five Wings Arts Council offers Small Grants for Community Arts Projects to support local artists and organizations in Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Morrison, and Wadena counties.	Not published	Up to $1K
Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants Gilroy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Julie Hayes Performing Arts Grants aim to support organizations dedicated to the performing arts, including dance, music, opera, and theatre, in Gilroy and surrounding areas.	Not published	$10K
Americana Foundation: American Heritage Grant Americana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Americana Foundation's American Heritage Grant aims to support projects that broaden inclusivity in early American art and narratives, especially for underrepresented groups.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Little Rapids Corporation Egan Family Foundation Grant Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Little Rapids Corporation Egan Family Foundation Grant, established in 1986, supports charitable initiatives in communities where the company operates.	Not published	Varies
Grant Program Golden Civic Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation supports a wide range of community initiatives including: Based on historical grant recipients (2018-2025), the foundation:	Not published	Varies
Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award Grant The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award, established in 1998, supports innovative, thematic exhibitions that present contemporary art within unconventional frameworks.	Not published	$50K – $150K
CTWS Financial Aid The TWS Foundation · Foundation Not published · 25% to 100% of tuition Need-based financial aid program designed to help offset the cost of semester classes and summer camp programs offered by Children's Theatre of Western Springs.	Not published	25% to 100% of tuition
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Classroom Resources Grants American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative offers Classroom Resources Grants aimed at enhancing theatre education in under-resourced public schools.	Not published	Up to $50K
Artists Work Grants Artsbuild · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artists Work Grants program provides funding to individual artists, artist studios, and non-profit arts organizations to produce artworks for public spaces in Chattanooga. Support production of artworks for public spaces	Not published	Varies
ARAC Operating Support Grant for Organizations Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies ARAC's Operating Support Grant provides general operating funds to nonprofit arts organizations in the Arrowhead region (recent awards ~$15,000-$17,000, plus supplemental Accessible Arts funding for some).	Not published	Varies
Building Fund for the Arts Arts Commission Grants · State Not published · $2.5M – $50M Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grants support the repair, renovation, or expansion of public facilities that are used for year-round arts programming.	Not published	$2.5M – $50M
Robert H. (Bob) Lent Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Robert H. (Bob) Lent Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students pursuing higher education in the Elk Grove Unified School District.	Not published	$2K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,899 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 9, 2026, 2,607 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,546 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,899 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 226 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% fall in January–March.

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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