General Fund Grant Program Geographic Scope: Cambridge, Wisconsin community Overview: The General Fund supports various miscellaneous grant requests, special Cambridge School District programs, and…
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.
General Funding / Competitive Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County. These grants are…
General Funds for Whatcom County - Environment or Arts & Culture Geographic Scope: Whatcom County, Washington Focus Areas: - Environment - Arts & Culture Award Type: Operating grants Mission…
General Grant Cycles Overview Funder: Barberton Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Barberton, Ohio and surrounding area Program Structure: The Foundation operates multiple annual grant cycles…
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…
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…
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…
General Grant Program - Application for Financial Assistance Overview: The Salem Community Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that support the Salem area through a variety of funding…
General Grants Funder: Humanities Tennessee Geographic Scope: Tennessee (all three Grand Divisions) Focus Areas: Public humanities projects in history, archaeology, performing arts, popular music,…
Overview General Grants Part of our regular grant cycles, general grants are a continuation of our traditional, responsive grantmaking program which supports a variety of programs and services in our…
General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Illinois…
General Grants (MTEF) Geographic Scope: Manheim Township School District, Pennsylvania Funder: Manheim Township Educational Foundation (MTEF) Overview: MTEF offers general grant funding to support…
General Grants and Programming Funding Funder: Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale Overview: Slifka supports student projects, programs, and events. Examples of general grants include…
General Grants for Children of Targeted Activists Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States Background: The RFC's core granting program supporting children and young adults of parents…
General Grants Program Geographic Focus: Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, NY Purpose: The Northern New York Community Foundation makes grants to support the work of non-profit…
General Grants Program Geographic Scope: Upper Arlington School District, Upper Arlington, OH Focus Area: Programs and projects that enhance student experiences beyond the school district budget;…
General Operating Grants Funder: Kent County Arts Council (KCAC) Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland Overview: Funding for arts and culture organizations' general operating expenses. For FY 2020,…
General Operating Support The General Operating Support grant program provides direct funding to arts and cultural organizations in support of ongoing operations. An arts and cultural organization…
Overview 2025-2026 (FY26) General Operating Support Grant Guidelines Welcome to the LexArts General Operating Support (GOS) Grant Program. GOS Grants provide unrestricted general operating support to…
General Operating Support (GOS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The General Operating Support Grant Program offers essential…
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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