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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Utah Division of Arts & Museums · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Operating Support (GOS) Grant (UT) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Division of Arts & Museums Amount: Up to US $375,000 Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The General Operating Support (GOS)…

Up to $3,000 per organization (2019: 40 organizations received combined $3,000,000)
REGIONAL CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants Overview: Provides unrestricted, renewable funding to support the day-to-day operations of nonprofit arts organizations that produce and present year-round…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The General Operating Support (GOS) Grants offer three years of…

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Operating Support for Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $18,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The General Operating Support…

Washington State Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Operating Support for Large Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Arts Commission Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The General Operating Support…

Genesis Inspiration Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Genesis Inspiration Foundation Arts Education Grants Funder: Genesis Inspiration Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Mission: Connect youth to the transformative power of the arts and…

GEO & GRACE LONG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The George & Grace L. Long Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation Grant supports…

GEORGE A AND MARGARET MEE CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

George and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George And Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The George…

George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The George and Mary Josephine Hamman…

GEORGE B HENDERSON FOUNDATION JH5090 · Rolling / Open Foundation

George B. Henderson Foundation Regular Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George B. Henderson Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2025 Summary The George B. Henderson…

THE GEORGE F & SYBIL H FULLER · Rolling / Open Foundation

George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation…

THE GEORGE GUND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

George Gund Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: George Gund Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The George Gund Foundation provides grants to support various program areas including…

GEORGE HC ENSWORTH MEMFUND TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund Grant supports…

GEORGE J & EFFIE L SEAY · Rolling / Open Foundation

George J. & Effie L. Seay Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George J. & Effie L. Seay Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The George J. & Effie L. Seay Foundation Grant supports…

GEORGE K TALLMAN TRUST XXXXX0004 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ George K. Tallman Trust Charitable, public, religious, humane, scientific,…

GEORGE S AND DOLORES DORE · Rolling / Open Foundation

George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George S Eccles And Delores Dore Eccles Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The…

Four County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

George S. Souten Performing Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Four County Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The George S. Souten Performing…

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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