Grants for Arts

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,899 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,607 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,899; from 2,546 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $266.9M; across 2,607 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 226 with a published date

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Foundation Grants Birmingham Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies 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 mission commitments.	Not published	Varies
Arts Link Grant Program - Community Grants Putnam Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Putnam Arts Council's Arts Link Community Grant Program provides funding for art projects in Putnam County, NY. This grant opportunity is directed toward cultural organizations and community non-profits.	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture Alliance American Rescue Plan Renewal Grant East Tennessee Historical Society Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K
Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant Jerome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant offers up to $10,000 for early career film directors in Minnesota to engage in self-designed mentorships with experienced professionals.	Not published	Up to $10K
Deborah Wong Research & Publication Award Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Deborah Wong Research & Publication Award, offered by the Society for Ethnomusicology, aims to support scholars from marginalized groups in their research and publication projects within ethnomusicology.	Not published	Up to $2K
Fugazzotto Scholarship Fund for Visual Arts Students Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fugazzotto Scholarship Fund for Visual Arts Students, established by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, supports Tri-Cities residents pursuing careers in visual arts.	Not published	Varies
McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists Grant Textile Center Of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists support talented Minnesota artists with a significant body of work in fiber art for at least eight years.	Not published	$25K
Central Alabama Community Foundation Community Trust Grant Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This page is now a part of the CACF: Central AL Family Wellness and Education Grants page._ Central Alabama Community Foundation was established in 1987 by a group of local civic leaders.	Not published	Varies
ArtsWave Pride Grant Program Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The ArtsWave Pride Grant Program aims to foster inclusive arts experiences that resonate with the LGBTQIA community. By funding arts and cultural heritage projects, it seeks to enhance Cincinnati's reputation as an inclusive city.	Not published	Up to $25K
Rossin Foundation Grants Rossin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rossin Foundation, established in 1989 by Peter C. and Ada E. Rossin, is dedicated to supporting qualified nonprofit organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Cities/Counties/Nonprofit Organizations Northwest Minnesota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council was designated as the regional arts council for northwestern Minnesota by the Minnesota State Legislature.The Council works with local and area arts organizations and individuals to develop the arts in…	Not published	Varies
State of the Art Prize Creative Capital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Launched in honor of Creative Capital's 25 years of grantmaking, the State of the Art Prize aims to recognize one artist residing in each U.S. state and territory with an unrestricted artist grant.	Not published	$10K
Operation Round Up Grant Program Clay Electric Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $15K The Clay Electric Foundation approves grants throughout the year from the Operation Round Up program. This program receives funding from unclaimed money and member contributions that are rounded up on their electric bills.	Rolling	$2K – $15K
Rimon Art Project Support Grants Minneapolis Jewish Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of Rimon is to promote and enhance Jewish identity through arts and culture, to support arts and artists who broadly explore Jewish themes, and to assist the greater Minnesota Jewish community in developing a collaborative…	Not published	Varies
Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant by the Kentucky Arts Council aims to preserve cultural heritage by funding mentor artists who teach essential skills to less experienced artists.	Not published	Up to $4K
Southwest Suspended Artwork Grant Houston Arts Alliance · Foundation Not published · $710K The Southwest Suspended Artwork Grant invites artists to create a major suspended artwork for the Houston Airports West Concourse Expansion at William P. Hobby Airport.	Not published	$710K
Arts and Humanities Touring Program Michigan Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards reimbursement grants to help support the fees and expenses of touring performers, artists, exhibitors, and humanities presenters.	Not published	Varies
The Audrey Flack Short Term Fellowship Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies One Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. Residencies must take place between June 1, and May 31, and begin on the 1st or 15th of the month.	Not published	Varies
Live Artery New York Live Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A dynamic platform featuring new and recent works by Live Arts resident commissioned artists and curated guests.	Not published	Varies
Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund Grant Creative West · Foundation Not published · $2K Established in 1974 as a nonprofit U.S. Regional Arts Organization (USRAO), Creative West was founded on the belief that place matters to the creative process.	Not published	$2K
TV-Series Lab (Screen Forward Lab) Independent Feature Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annually selects up to 10 narrative series projects (all in development and written/created by first-time series creators) and provides creative teams with key support through strategy, marketing, and exposure of their work.	Not published	Varies
CFMT Community Impact Grants The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The CFMT Community Impact Grants aim to foster a thriving and inclusive community in Middle Tennessee through unrestricted operating support for nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $30K
National Arts Futures Fellowship Grant Creative West · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Arts Futures Fellowship (NAFF) is a transformative six-month virtual program designed for early and mid-career arts and culture leaders. It focuses on building leadership skills rooted in democracy, wellness, and belonging.	Not published	Varies
George L. Hackett Scholarship Fund Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,899 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 9, 2026, 2,607 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,546 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,899 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 226 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% fall in January–March.

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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