Grants for Arts

Last updated June 21, 2026

There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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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Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golden Foundation Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Golden Foundation Residency, offered by the Sam and…

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golden Garden Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview Golden Garden Scholarship The…

HISTORIC RICHMOND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Golden Hammer Awards Organization: Historic Richmond Foundation (in partnership with Storefront for Community Design) Overview: The Golden Hammer Awards honor excellence in neighborhood…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golden Heart Community Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Golden Heart Community…

Friends of the Pikes Peak Library · June 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Golden Quill Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Local award for authors from El Paso or Teller counties (Pikes Peak Region), Colorado Focus Areas: - Literary achievement by outstanding local…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldfarb Family Fellowship for Creative Nonfiction Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 06, 2025…

GOLDRING FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldring Family and Woldenburg Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Goldring Family Foundation Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Goldring Family and Woldenburg Foundation Grant supports…

Up to US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Deeds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Wabash County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Good Deeds Grant, offered by the Community Foundation…

Up to $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Good Deeds Grants Overview: Small to mid-sized grants that help nonprofit organizations respond to and meet the basic needs of Wabash County citizens and provide enrichment experiences for those with…

Up to US $5,000
ROTARY CHARITIES OF TRAVERSE CITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Works Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rotary Club of Traverse City Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Good Works Fund Grants support projects addressing urgent…

THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gorham/McGee Early Learning Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Gorham/McGee Early Learning Fund Grant, managed by The…

Gould Family Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Gould Family Foundation Grant Mission The mission of the Gould Family Foundation is to support innovative programs that promote Experiential Learning and the Arts.  Funding Grant amounts…

GEORGIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities Funder: Georgia Humanities, in partnership with the Office of the Governor and the Georgia Council for the Arts Geographic Scope: Georgia (statewide) Award…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Governor’s Awards in the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Governor’s Awards in the Arts, coordinated by the Kentucky Arts Council,…

Varies
ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

GRACE Fund Status: OPEN (listed on website navigation) Funder: Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville Note: Limited information available on website. Listed in grant navigation menu but…

THE GRACE HELEN SPEARMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grace Helen Spearman Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grace Helen Spearman Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation Grants aim to honor Ms.…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grace K. Bishop Fine Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Grace K. Bishop Fine Arts Scholarship,…

THE J PAUL GETTY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Graduate Internships at Getty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J Paul Getty Trust Amount: Up to US $52,500 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Graduate Internships at Getty offer advanced…

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Graham Foundation: Grants To Individuals Status: ACTIVE Funder: Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Graham…

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Graham Foundation: Grants To Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Graham…

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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