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.

5,129 grants
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Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folk and Traditional Arts Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Folk and…

Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Folk and…

Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folk Arts Apprenticeship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The master artist and their apprentice must…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folklife & Traditional Arts Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Folklife & Traditional Arts…

Up to US $3,000
Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Folklife Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Folklife Artist Grant from the Nevada Arts Council supports…

Up to US $5,000
Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $100,000
ART CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE WESTERN NEW YORK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FILMMAKERS COLLABORATIVE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Up to US $5,000
FORDNEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$2.3 million total awarded in 2025
CHARITABLE HOLDINGS II · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

$2.3 million awarded in 2025
ACF BRIGHT LEAF PRESERVE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

IDAHO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $40,000 per grant (up to 10 grants annually)
CULTUREWORKS GREATER PHILADELPHIA · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Forman Family Fund Deadline: May 1, 2026 Award Amount: Up to $40,000 per grant; up to 10 grants awarded annually Overview The Nessa Forman, David Forman, Eleanor and Solomon Forman Family Fund — a…

Up to $40,000 each (up to 10 grants annually)
CULTURETRUST GREATER PHILADELPHIA · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Forman Family Fund Fund Type: Designated Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation (Nessa Forman, David Forman, Eleanor and Solomon Forman Family Fund) Focus: Support for Greater Philadelphia nonprofits…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST · October 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

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:…

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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