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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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST · April 30, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Foundation Community Grants - Spring Cycle Funder: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Geographic Scope: Whitfield, Bartow, and Gordon Counties Award Range: Typically $1,000 to $4,000 Focus…

FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST TEXAS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $20,000 (up to $100,000 per fiscal year)
Washington County Visitors Association · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS · July 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

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…

BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

UPPER ARLINGTON COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

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…

LILY AUCHINCLOSS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$1,000 per award
GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

US $10,000 - US $150,000
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foundation-Directed Grantmaking Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Pittsburgh Foundation aims to foster a…

THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Founders Concept Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Children's Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA) Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Founders Concept…

THE CHILDREN'S THEATRE FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Founders Project Fulfillment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Children's Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA) Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Founders Project Fulfillment…

New Urban Arts · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Founders' Award Organization: New Urban Arts Geographic Scope: Rhode Island, United States Overview: One of three awards given annually by New Urban Arts since 2015. The award recognizes outstanding…

MARION CULTURAL ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Four Friends Grant Fund for Artists & Art Educators Funder: Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA) Geographic Scope: Ocala, Marion County, Florida Overview: MCA established the Four Friends Grant Fund…

US $1,000 - US $6,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fox Cares Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Fox Cares Foundation Grant,…

Fox Family Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: For organizations that have not been funded by Fox Family Foundation previously or those who have not had a Foundation grant awarded to them in recent years, a meet-and-greet is…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frank A. Weidman Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Frank A. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 17 Feb…

FRANK AND LYDIA BERGEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Frank and Lydia Bergen…

ST CROIX VALLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frank Chaney Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Frank Chaney Memorial Scholarship, offered by…

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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