Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Folklife Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Folklife Community Grant, offered by the Nevada Arts…
Fondo de Recuperación de Arte y Cultura de Siracusa Geographic Scope: Syracuse, NY Language: Spanish (Syracuse Arts & Culture Recovery Fund in Spanish) A recovery fund for arts and culture in…
Foo Foo Festival Grant Funder: Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) Geographic Scope: Escambia County, Florida Overview: The Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual 12-day celebration of…
Overview Food for Thought Program Raising Awareness, Building Knowledge, and Creating Conscious Advocates for our Regional Food System Through the lens of artists and educators Educators and the arts…
For Us, By Us Filmmaker Incubator Funder: Filmmakers Collaborative SF and Re-Present Media Status: Program runs March-September annually (2025 cohort application closed February 24, 2025) Award…
Fordney Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fordney Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Fordney Foundation Grant supports talented individuals in dance,…
Forest County Potawatomi Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Forest County Potawatomi Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation aims to combat poverty and…
Forest County Unrestricted Endowment, Founded by Bill & Judy McDaid Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bridge Builders Community Foundations Fka Venango Area Comm Foundation Last Updated: October 30, 2025…
Forever Austin Fund Grants Funder: Austin Community Foundation (CHARITABLE HOLDINGS II, TX, US) Website: austincf.org Program Overview Endowment-based grant program providing general operating…
Forever Austin Fund Grants Organization: Austin Community Foundation Program Type: Annual grant program from endowed community fund Geographic Scope: Central Texas Award Information: In 2025, ACF…
Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program - Eastern Region Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2024 Summary The Forever Idaho Regional…
Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program - Southwestern and South Central Region Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2024 Summary…
Foundation Community Grants - Fall Cycle Funder: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Geographic Scope: Gordon and Whitfield Counties only (Bartow County has spring cycle only) Award Range:…
Foundation for Southeast Texas Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Southeast Texas Inc. Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Foundation for Southeast Texas Grant supports civic and…
Foundation Grant Award Funder: Explore Tualatin Valley (Washington County Visitors Association) Program Status: Competitive award program. The December 2025 awards cycle is CLOSED (submissions were…
Foundation Grant Program Funder: Westside Community Schools Foundation Geographic Scope: Westside Community Schools District 66, Omaha, Nebraska Overview: All funding raised through the annual gala…
Foundation Grants Overview: Long-term support grants offered by Birmingham Education Foundation for initiatives that impact large numbers of students across multiple schools or are part of BEF's core…
Foundation Grants (General) Overview: The Upper Arlington Community Foundation awards grants four times each year to address community needs and to impact the lives of current and future generations…
Foundation Grants: Fall Cycle - Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc Last Updated: February 20, 2025 Summary The Lily Auchincloss Foundation's Fall Cycle Arts Grants…
Foundation of Art Award Overview: Annual award honoring visual artists living and working in Pierce County, recognizing the growth and vibrancy of the local arts community. Geographic Scope: Pierce…
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.
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.
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.