Grants for Arts

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,900 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship Grant Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship, funded by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, supports full-time undergraduate students of color from Kent County, Michigan.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Independence Foundation Grant Independence Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Independence Foundation Grant supports organizations in healthcare, human services, legal aid, and the arts, focusing on promoting well-being and cultural change in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Chicago Grants - Arts, Sports-based Youth Development, & Environmental Justice Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We are not accepting new proposals in our spring grant cycle. Organizations that received support in 2022 are welcome to reapply.	Not published	Varies
Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award National AIDS Memorial Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K To honor the legacy of Mary Bowman and support other accomplished young and emerging art activists ("artivists"), the National AIDS Memorial has partnered with ViiV Healthcare to create the Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award.	Not published	$5K
Big Field Fund (BFF) Research/Development Grants The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Big Field Fund (BFF) Research/Development Grants provide $3,000 to support artists and collectives in eastern Iowa.	Not published	$3K
Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Program Grants Jersey City Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K Part of Jersey City's Arts and Culture Trust Fund, which generates approximately $1 million annually for arts and cultural programs.	Not published	Up to $25K
RAM – The Cheech Scholarship Riverside Art Museum · Foundation Not published · $3K To assist graduating high school seniors with college tuition. Payment is issued upon proof of registration to the university or college the student attends.	Not published	$3K
10 for 12 Program Love 4 One Another Charities DBA LIVE4LOVE Charities · Foundation Not published · $10K The 10 for 12 Program honors one changemaker each month with a $10,000 gift to fuel their impact. The program spotlights organizations and individuals who uplift their communities through creativity, compassion, and purpose.	Not published	$10K
AXS Film Fund Grant AXS Lab · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The AXS Film Fund, backed by the Bertha Foundation, provides vital grants of up to $10,000 to independent documentary filmmakers and non-fiction creators with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $10K
ArtsWA CARES Act Relief Grants Multi-Ethnic Business Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Rapid-response funding provided to non-profit and fiscally sponsored arts groups and organizations facing financial hardship due to economic impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Not published	Varies
Lotus Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Lotus Fund, a fund of the Perry County Community Foundation, a regional foundation of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), is pleased to announce that Letters of Application are now being accepted from nonprofit…	Not published	Up to $2K
Artist-in-Residence Program Grant Kala Art Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artist-in-Residence Program at Kala Art Institute provides artists with 24-hour access to various creative facilities, including printmaking workshops and digital labs.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Organizations Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Grants for Organizations provide general operating support to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, as well as units of government, that produce or present ongoing arts programming that is open to the public.	Not published	Varies
Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation Grant Joan and Tim Fenton Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation is a non-profit corporation established by Joan and Tim Fenton for the purpose of promoting charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary and scientific endeavors.	Not published	Varies
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards The Denver Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens	Not published	Varies
Carran Family Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Carran Family Scholarship, established by Deborah Carran, offers $5,000 annually to Posey County high school seniors pursuing creative careers, including animation, web design, and fine arts.	Not published	$5K
Chance to Dance Teaching Artist Program Ballet Wichita Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Chance to Dance is Ballet Wichita's outreach program that brings high-quality dance and movement education to elementary-aged students in the community. The program recruits Teaching Artists to deliver curriculum in local schools.	Not published	Varies
Huntington Arts Council- General Operating Support Grants for Nonprofits Huntington Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Huntington Arts Council offers General Operating Support Grants to nonprofit arts organizations in Long Island, aiming to nurture arts and culture.	Not published	Up to $40K
JACF Grants Ja Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The JA Community Foundation focuses on funding solutions that address the needs of the Japanese American and broader Asian American communities.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Robert Wilson Arts Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Wilson Arts Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, provides financial support for high school seniors from Chelan or Douglas County pursuing degrees in art, painting, drawing, or pottery.	Not published	Varies
PLRAC: K-12 School Arts Project Grant Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council is offering the K-12 School Arts Project Grant to support artist residencies, live performances, mini-workshops, and arts-related field trips for students.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Bronx Recognizes its Own (BRIO) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K For over 36 years, BCA's BRIO Award has recognized artists from a wide range of creative disciplines who demonstrate proficiency, knowledge, and intense practice in their chosen artform.	Not published	Up to $5K
Arizona Community Foundation Discretionary Grants Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Arizona Community Foundation with input from board committees and diverse community panels, or through donor-advised funds.	Rolling	Varies
Del Norte LOV Foundation Community Grant-Making Program Del Norte Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K The Del Norte LOV (Living Our Vision) Foundation administers a community grant-making program designed to support nonprofit organizations committed to improving the lives of youth and families in New Mexico.	Not published	$3K

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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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