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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Americana Foundation: American Heritage Grant	Americana Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Little Rapids Corporation Egan Family Foundation Grant	Little Rapids Corporation - Egan Family	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grant Program	Golden Civic Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award Grant	The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	CTWS Financial Aid	The Tws Foundation	Rolling	25% to 100% of tuition
Foundation	The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Classroom Resources Grants	American Theatre Wing Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Artists Work Grants	Artsbuild	Rolling	Varies
State	Building Fund for the Arts	Arts Commission Grants	Rolling	$2.5M – $50M
Foundation	Robert H. (Bob) Lent Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust Grant	Ryan Ida Alice Tuw Main	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mission Support Grants	Artsbuild	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Statewide Community Re-grants Program: Community Project Support Grant	Greene County Council on the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Foundation	The Charles B. Goddard Foundation Grant	Foundation Management	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFMDC: Community Grants	The Community Foundation of Muncie	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Organization Grants	Metropolitan Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McCook Community Foundation Fund: Community Grants	Nebraska Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carter Foundation Grant	Amon G Carter Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Walnut Hills Mini-Grant	Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Tom Woodward Memorial Visual Arts Scholarship Grant	Central Alabama Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant	Artsmemphis	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFCSRA: Community Grants	The Community Foundation for the Central	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	OAC Expanded Arts Education Grants for Schools	Oklahoma Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation: Less Than $5,000 Grant	The Char and Chuck Fowler Family	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SCCF Grants	Sanilac County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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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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