Grants for Arts

Last updated August 30, 2026

There are currently 4,912 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants	Tahoe Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Open Competitive Grants- Community Grant Cycle	Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Joy W. Pope Memorial Grant Funds	John William Pope Foundation	Rolling	$20K – $100K
Foundation	City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF)	Somercor 504 Inc	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	General Grant Cycles (Education, Workforce & Economic Development; Arts & Community; Health & Wellness)	The Barberton Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Steven Petrow and Julie Petrow-Cohen LGBTQ+ Fellowship Grant	Virginia Center for the Creative Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYSCA Support for Artists Grant (NY)	New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Artist Changemaker Program	Global Fund for Women Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Impact 100 Greater Chesapeake: Transformational Grant	Impact100 Greater Chesapeake	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Paulina and Stephen Cepreghy Foundation Grant	Cepreghy Fdn	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Jacki Apple Award in Performance and Artist Projects Grant	Franklin Furnace Fund	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Adam Kolton Alaska Storytelling Grant Award	Alaska Wilderness League	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Organization Grant / Grants to Institutions	Asian Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants: Chicago	The Seabury Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ward 7 Public Space Activation Grant	District of Columbia Office of Planning	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Arts Build Communities Grant	Jackson Arts Council	Rolling	$15K – $22K
Foundation	Alabama State Council on the Arts: Arts in Education Grant - Curriculum Project	Alabama State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	The Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship Grant	One Story Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program	Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Truckee Core Values Event Fund Grant	Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	JFLA Mini Grant For Japanese Arts & Culture Program	United States - Japan Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	High Country Region Grant	The Moniker Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Washtenaw Artist Grants	Culturesource	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	First Horizon Foundation Grant Program (Georgia)	First Horizon Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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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.

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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