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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NCAC: Project Support Grant North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The NCAC Project Support Grant provides financial assistance ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 for North Carolina-based nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Project Support Grants Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · $5K – $26K Support non-profit organizations with arts projects, activities, or programs, especially if they are not year-round programs. Funding is meant to support public-facing and publicly accessible programming.	Not published	$5K – $26K
Town of Granby Fund Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Town of Granby Fund supports organizations that are located in Granby or serve Granby residents.	Not published	Varies
Fall Grant Opportunities: Arts & Culture- Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment Grant Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation offers the Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment Grant to support various programs benefiting children and families in Leelanau County.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Asheville Event Support Grant Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
McKnight Artist Residencies Consortium Artist Communities Alliance · Foundation Not published · $25K – $720K	Not published	$25K – $720K
The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) Grassroots Grants Arts Council of Moore County · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Carolina Arts Council (NCAC) Grassroots Grants aim to enhance access to quality arts experiences across the state.	Not published	Varies
Fellowship Access Fund Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fine Arts Work Center has established a Fellowship Access Fund, to increase access to the 7-month Fellowship opportunity for select candidates with particular financial needs.	Not published	Varies
Frank Huntington Beebe Fund for Musicians Fellowship Grant Frank H Beebe Fund for Musicians · Foundation Not published · $22K The Frank Huntington Beebe Fund for Musicians Fellowship supports talented young musicians from the U.S. seeking to enhance their skills through advanced study and performance abroad, primarily in Europe.	Not published	$22K
Culture & Animals Foundation Grant Culture & Animals Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Culture & Animals Foundation Grant supports creative and scholarly projects that enhance the understanding of human-animal relationships and animal rights.	Not published	Up to $5K
Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant Save Our Seas Foundation US Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant, supported by the Save Our Seas Foundation, invites emerging photographers to capture compelling stories about marine life and conservation.	Not published	Varies
GCCF Community Grants Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The GCCF Community Grants, offered by Gulf Coast Community Foundation, aim to enhance community well-being through strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $25K
Governor’s Awards in the Arts Grant Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Governor’s Awards in the Arts, coordinated by the Kentucky Arts Council, celebrate outstanding contributions to the arts by individuals and organizations in Kentucky.	Not published	Varies
PCCF: Community Fund Grants Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In light of the widespread economic impacts of COVID-19 on nonprofits and their programs, we encourage organizations to apply for general/unrestricted support rather than a specific project._ The Community Fund supports nonprofit…	Not published	Varies
Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Diversity Nicor Gas · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Nicor Gas offers Pillar Grants focused on Diversity, aiming to enhance organizational and supplier diversity programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
ALSC Architects Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.	Not published	Varies
Public Art Incubator Dublin Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Incubator program for young artists interested in public art creation and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
BFF Grants Baiardi Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Baiardi Family Foundation (BFF) awards grants primarily in Michigan, focusing on the Detroit Metropolitan Area and Emmet County.	Not published	Varies
Apprenticeship Program Alliance for California Traditional Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K Since 1999, the Apprenticeship Program has supported California's cultural traditions with intensive training contracts.	Not published	$3K
Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Grant Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $500 – $125K The Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Grant supports educational, cultural, human services, and healthcare programming for underserved populations in East Central Kansas.	Not published	$500 – $125K
AAC General Operating Support Grant Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAC General Operating Support Grant, offered by the Arkansas Arts Council, aims to assist established nonprofit organizations in the arts sector with funding for administrative and operational costs.	Not published	Varies
Arts Mentorship Program Scholarships Grant Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $700 Since its inception as an arm of the Rural Development Commission in 1977, Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) has been committed to providing access to quality arts opportunities and programming.	Not published	$700
Impact100 Louisville Grant Impact 100 Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Louisville empowers women through collective giving by awarding substantial grants to local nonprofits focused on transforming lives in Jefferson County, Kentucky.	Not published	$100K
The Porter Fleming Foundation Grant The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Porter Fleming Foundation, established in 1963, aims to enrich the Greater Augusta community through educational, artistic, and cultural initiatives.	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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