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	CFSNY: Arts and Culture Fund Grant	The Community Foundation for South	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant: Spring Cycle	University Of Rochester	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	HFBC: Community Fund Grant	Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust Grants	Tr R & Ct Gwathmey Mem Uw Egj	Rolling	$5K – $60K
Foundation	UrbanGlass Studio Residencies Grant	UrbanGlass	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Wakefield Community Foundation Grant	Siouxland Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Middle Tennessee Fund Grant	Hca Healthcare Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lebovitz Lively Arts Scholarship	Southeastern Illinois Community	Rolling	$31K
Foundation	Vermont Arts Council: Arts Project Grant	Vermont Council on the Arts Inc	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Community Grants Program - Arts	Patrick and Aimee Butler Family	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Arts, Enrichment & Innovation Grants	Bellevue Schools Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award Grant	ArtsKC Regional Arts Council	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Western Lane Community Foundation Grant	Western Lane Community Foundation	Rolling	$100 – $5K
Foundation	Art Bank Program (ABP) Grant	DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Giving in Action Grants - Community Action Grant	Moline Regional Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Enrichment: Lois B. Cohan Museums-to-Go	First Up	Rolling	Up to $600
State	Interim Grants	Arts Council Grants	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Sustainability Grants	South Arts Inc	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	ACF: Community Enrichment Grant	Adams County Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NICF: Miami County Grants - Community Support Grant	Northern Indiana Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WCCF: Capacity-Building Grant Cycle II	Washington County Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	LRAC: Legacy Individual Grants	Lake Region Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	TCA Cultural District Designation Program Grant	Texas Commission On The Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OVAC Community/Artist Partnership Grant	Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition	Rolling	Up to $2K

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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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