Grants for Arts

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,900 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. 2,608 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,900; from 2,546 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$27K
Total listed funding: $266.9M; across 2,608 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 227 with a published date

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SFF: Shore Community Grants for Yadkin County Shallow Ford Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity is made possible by the Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund, which was established by a bequest from Mr. Shore who lived in East Bend.	Not published	Varies
Ottawa County CF Community Grants Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc supports charitable programs through its Community Grants, addressing needs in education, health, social services, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
OAC Individual Artists: Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant Ohio Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K OAC Individual Artists: Traditional Arts Apprenticeship The Traditional Arts Apprenticeship program provides support for master artists to work with apprentices to build understanding and proficiency in folk and traditional art forms.	Not published	Up to $4K
Platform Fund Grants Antenna · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Platform Fund Grants, initiated by Antenna, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, and the Andy Warhol Foundation, support independent artists and collectives in the Greater New Orleans Area.	Not published	Up to $10K
LRAC: Project Grant Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Lake Region Arts Council's Project Grant supports artistic initiatives in West Central Minnesota, offering up to $3,000 for projects in various disciplines such as art, dance, literature, and music.	Not published	Up to $5K
Arts Education: One-year Grant The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Participating in the arts confers numerous benefits, from providing captivation and pleasure, to providing a vehicle for self-expression, to promoting cognitive growth and the capacity for empathy.	Not published	$5K – $10K
John W. Porter Trust Grant Porter John W Tuw · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The John W. Porter Trust Grant, established in 1947, aims to enhance the lives of Long Beach, California residents by supporting non-profit organizations. The foundation focuses on arts, education, health, and other community benefits.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Pi Chubb Field Trip NJ Grant (Community Foundation of New Jersey) Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K This opportunity funds trips to arts and cultural organizations, historical landmarks, nature preserves, science institutions, and college tours.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Barrier-Free Arts SC Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Barrier-Free Arts SC Grants aim to empower arts organizations in South Carolina to enhance accessibility for artists and constituents with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Summer Intensives Scholarship Broadway Sacramento Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NCAC: Military and Veterans Healing Arts Grant North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Military and Veterans Healing Arts Grant supports arts projects that serve North Carolina’s military personnel, veterans, and their families.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Community Cultural Connections (CCC) Grant Artsbuild · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Flexible grants up to $2,000 for organizations, nonprofits, and community groups pursuing arts programs, classes, performances, events, and projects in Hamilton County, TN, with the goal of making arts and culture more accessible to…	Rolling	Up to $2K
CRDA Community Development Grants Casino Reinvestment Development Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The CRDA Community Development Grants aim to enhance Atlantic City through targeted support for community initiatives.	Not published	Up to $30K
Frank Chaney Memorial Scholarship Grant St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Frank Chaney Memorial Scholarship, offered by the St. Croix Valley Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Hudson or Stillwater area high schools pursuing any field within the arts.	Not published	$5K
John Ostrom Enders II Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The John Ostrom Enders II Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, awards $4,000 to graduating seniors from East Lyme, New London, or Waterford High School.	Not published	$4K
Abell Foundation Small Grants The Abell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abell Foundation awards grants to nonprofit community partners working to improve the quality of life in Baltimore.	Not published	Varies
Building Bridges Documentary Fund Center for Asian American Media · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K Center for Asian American Media (San Francisco, CA) runs the Building Bridges Documentary Fund for filmmakers making documentaries about the U.S.-Muslim community ($10K–$100K by phase).	Not published	$10K – $100K
Cushman Foundation Grant The Cushman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cushman Foundation Grant aims to support community and humanitarian efforts in San Diego County. The foundation focuses on areas such as aid to seniors, arts and culture, education, and health and well-being.	Not published	Varies
General Operating Support for Midsized Organizations Grant Washington State Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The General Operating Support for Midsized Organizations Grant provides two-year funding of up to $12,000 to arts, heritage, and culture organizations in Washington State for general operating expenses.	Not published	Up to $12K
Arts Projects – Organisations Grants Australia Council for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Arts Projects – Organisations Grants program, funded by the Australia Council for the Arts, supports diverse activities that enhance the arts sector and engage communities.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Arts Research in Communities Fellowships Social Science Research Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Research in Communities fellowships support embedded ethnographic research in partnership with community arts organizations, enabling new insights about how to support thriving arts ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
MRAC Emergency Relief Grant Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The MRAC Emergency Relief Grant offers $500 to artists in the Twin Cities metro area facing unexpected financial hardships due to personal emergencies or natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $500
516 ARTS: The Fulcrum Fund Downtown ABQ Mainstreet Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Vitality Grants: Arts Education Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Vitality Grants: Arts Education program by the Rochester Area Community Foundation aims to enhance equitable access to arts education for PreK-12 students in the region.	Not published	$5K – $10K

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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 4,900 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 9, 2026, 2,608 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $27K. 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 4,900 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 227 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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