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.

5,129 grants
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The FS Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

FS Foundation Grant: Building for Better Belonging Status: ACTIVE Funder: The FS Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The FS Foundation Grant: Building…

Fashion Scholarship Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

FSF Case Study Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fashion Scholarship Fund Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The FSF Case Study Scholarship invites talented fashion students to tackle…

516 Arts · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fulcrum Fund Funder: 516 Arts Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Description: The Fulcrum Fund is a grant program for artists offered by 516 Arts, a non-collecting, free admission contemporary art…

THE FULLER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us The Fuller Foundation seeks proposals from qualified agencies that carry on the life interests of Alvan and Viola Fuller in the fields of the arts, wildlife.  Focus Area: The Arts…

US $1,000 - US $50,000
Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fulton County Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Fulton County Arts &…

GIVESENDGO CHARITIES · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Fund a Grant Program Funder: GiveSendGo Charities Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Multiple causes including: - Pro-Life - Earth Care - Crisis Response - Medical Relief - Essentials for…

US $300 - US $5,000
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Buhler Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hutchinson Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary The Fund for Buhler Grant, managed by the Buhler Community…

$1.5 million (goal over 5 years)
SOUDERTON MENNONITE HOMES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Creative Arts Therapy Overview: This fund will help enhance residents' lives through the unique healing and connecting power of music, art, and dance. Status: Established in 2018 as part of…

DOCK ACRES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Creative Arts Therapy Organization: Living Branches Foundation (part of Living Branches) Purpose: This fund helps enhance residents' lives through the unique healing and connecting power of…

PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program, managed by the Parkersburg…

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Reno County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hutchinson Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Fund for Reno County, managed by Hutchinson…

Up to US $5,000
The Cape Cod Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Sandwich Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cape Cod Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Fund for Sandwich Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…

Up to US $5,000
Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund For Siouxland Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Fund For Siouxland Grant, managed by the Siouxland…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for the Arts: Cultural Pass Partner Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Fund for the…

FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for the Arts: Event Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: US $100 - US $500 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Fund for the Arts: Event Artist program invites…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fund for Williamstown Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Fund for Williamstown Grant,…

Funding Arts Network · Rolling / Open Foundation

Funding Arts Network Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Funding Arts Network Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Funding Arts Network Grants support local visual and performing…

ELLENE BRIT CHRISTIANSEN MEMORIAL FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ellene Brit Christiansen Memorial Fund - Funding Request Program Mission: Introduce, encourage, and support the artistic development of people with disabilities living in the state of Maryland.…

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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