Grants for Arts

Last updated August 26, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Adrienne Shelly Screenwriting Fellowship - Tribeca Film Institute	Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc	May 29, 2027	Varies
Foundation	PGST Community Investment Grant Program	Port Gamble S'klallam Foundation	May 31, 2027	Up to $10K
Foundation	Golden Quill Award	Friends of the Pikes Peak Library	June 6, 2027	$1K
Foundation	California Casualty Music and Arts Grant	Maine Education Association	June 30, 2027	$250
Foundation	Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award (Community-Based Art Projects)	Marin Community Foundation	June 30, 2027	$100K
Foundation	Rufus and Margo Rose New Works Fund	The Puppeteers of America Inc	July 10, 2027	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Dance Scholarship	Ballet Wichita Inc	August 1, 2027	Varies
State	Artist Fellowships (IAF)	Division of the Arts Grants	August 2, 2027	Varies
Federal	U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT	U.S. Mission to Tunisia	January 1, 2099	$50K – $2.5M
Federal	Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales	Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs	January 1, 2099	$38.1M
Federal	Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF)	U.S. Mission to Austria	January 1, 2099	$500K – $2.5M
Federal	Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales	Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs	January 1, 2099	$38.1M
Federal	Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales	Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs	January 1, 2099	$37.5M
Foundation	ArtsKC Mission Support Grant	ArtsKC Regional Arts Council	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	New York City Dance Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program (RSS)	Dance Service New York City Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	J.R. Simplot Company Foundation Grant	J R Simplot Company Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Getty Scholars Program Grant	The J Paul Getty Trust	Rolling	$22K – $65K
Foundation	Creative Learning Grants Program	Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	$4K – $8K
Foundation	MSAC Grants for Artists	Maryland State Arts Council	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Emergency Mental Health Micro Grants	Indiespace Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Field of Interest Grants	Grand Haven Area Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Arts Fellowship	Berkeley Hillel	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baker Foundation Grant	The Baker Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Project Grants	Vermont Humanities Council	Rolling	$1K – $5K

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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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