Grants for Arts

Last updated June 21, 2026

There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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What grants for arts are open right now?

GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCAC General Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The GCAC General Support Grant provides essential funding to small to mid-sized…

GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCAC Project Support: Events, Festivals, Series Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The GCAC Project Support…

Up to US $25,000
GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCCF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The GCCF Community Grants, offered by Gulf Coast…

GREENWOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCCF: Community Impact Grants - Community Enhancement Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greenwood County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The GCCF Community…

MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCCF: Grant Requests Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) is dedicated to enhancing community…

GOLDEN CIVIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCF: “For the Good of Golden” Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Golden Civic Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Golden Civic Foundation's "For the Good of…

City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCRA- Community Partnership Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026…

City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

GCRA- Downtown Events Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary…

THE GELVIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gelvin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gelvin Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Gelvin Foundation, established by Lyle M. Gelvin, supports non-profit organizations primarily…

GENE CONLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene Conley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gene Conley Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Gene Conley Foundation Grant supports religious, charitable, scientific, literary,…

HILLSDALE COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillsdale County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Hillsdale County Community Foundation offers General Foundation Grants…

CAMBRIDGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Fund Grant Program Geographic Scope: Cambridge, Wisconsin community Overview: The General Fund supports various miscellaneous grant requests, special Cambridge School District programs, and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Funding / Competitive Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County. These grants are…

THE MADISON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

General Grant Program - The Madison Foundation Geographic Scope: Town of Madison, Connecticut Eligibility: - Must be eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations - Based in or serving Madison - Cannot…

Western Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Grant Program Funder: Western Kansas Community Foundation Geographic Scope: 15-county service area in western Kansas Background: Since its inception in 1996, the Western Kansas Community…

GREATER OXFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · August 15, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

General Grant Program Funder: Greater Oxford Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater Oxford Community, Ohio Focus Areas: The foundation funds grants in the following areas: - Arts and Culture…

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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