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	Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Grant	Billingsley Foundationcharle & Ruth	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Response Grants	Community Foundation of Greater New	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Picture the Music	Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Opera Hall of Fame	Opera America Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MSAC Creativity Grants for General Operating Support	Maryland State Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	The Jan and Frank Cicero Artist-in-Residence Fellowship Grant	The Newberry Library	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Manhattan Arts Grants: UMEZ Arts Engagement	Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
State	Maryland Traditions - Folklife Network	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	4Culture: Cultural Support Services Projects' Grant	4Culture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Parkville Fine Arts Association Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	M&T Charitable Foundation Grants	M&T Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Grant	Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	MacColl Johnson Fellowship Program Grant	Artist Communities Alliance	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Arts and Culture- Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music Grants	Orange County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Fund Grants	Marshall County Community	Rolling	$108K
Foundation	Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant	The Greater Cincinnati Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Idyllwild Community Fund Grant	Inland Empire Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	CFWG Community Impact Grant	Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Forever Austin Fund Grants	Charitable Holdings Ii	Rolling	$2.3M
Foundation	Gibson County- Community Good Grants Program	Community Foundation Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Collective Futures Fund: Ongoing Platforms Grants	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Betty Kinsman Fund Grant	The Kinsman Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Public Art Across Maryland - New Artworks Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hillman Foundation Grant	Hillman Family Foundations	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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