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.
Grand Forks: Community Opportunity Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2025…
Grand Foundation Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Grand Foundation Annual Grant supports non-profit organizations in Grand County,…
Grand Haven Area Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation's grants enhance…
Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview Grand Rapids Community Foundation The Community…
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation Grants Geographic Scope: West Michigan, with grant proceeds to be used predominately within Kent County Eligible Applicants: Qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt…
Grant for Community Fund of McDowell County - Arts, Education, Economic Development, etc. Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: US $700 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The…
Grant for U.S.-Japan Community Grassroots Exchange Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japan Foundation, New York Amount: Up to US $32,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The Grant for U.S.-Japan…
Grant Patrol (Educator Grants) Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing program Overview: LEEF's Grant Patrol is a…
Grant Program Funder: Golden Civic Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Golden, Colorado and surrounding areas (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties) Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation Federal…
Grant T. Johnson & Peggy Pipes-Johnson Memorial Grants Program Administrator: Hillsboro Community Foundation (HCF) Fund Type: Endowed fund Focus Areas: Arts and culture organizations Geographic…
Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Grant W. Brissman…
Grantmaking and Capacity Building Program Overview: Memphis Equity Through Arts Inc. invests to build strong and effective organizations through operational grant funding and supports that foster…
Grants Accelerator Program (GAP) Status: Active, accepting applications for 2026 cohort. Funding secured through 2026. Geographic Scope: Bay Area and national focus Purpose: Addresses historical…
Grants by Region- Big Sur Fund in Memory of Weston Call Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The…
Grants for Artists Partnership: Unique partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Geographic Scope: Centre County, Clearfield County, Clinton County, and Huntingdon County Eligibility:…
Grants for Artists: Delaware Individual Artist Fellowships Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Amount: US $5,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Delaware…
Grants For Arts Organizations Funder: Sandler Center Foundation Geographic Scope: Coastal Virginia (Virginia Beach area) and beyond via digital tools Mission: Advance children's education through the…
Grants for Capital Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation offers grants for capital projects, focusing on…
Overview Background The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council was designated as the regional arts council for northwestern Minnesota by the Minnesota State Legislature.The Council works with local and…
Grants for Creative Individuals Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mass Cultural Council Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Grants for Creative Individuals program by the Mass…
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.
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.
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.