Gilchrist Foundation: Micro-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gilchrist Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Gilchrist Foundation offers micro-grants up to $5,000…
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.
Gilchrist Foundation: Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gilchrist Foundation Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Gilchrist Foundation offers project grants to…
Gilda Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kresge Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Gilda Awards, named after the late artist Gilda Snowden, offer $5,000 prizes…
Giles Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Giles Family Scholarship, offered by…
Gilmore Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation offers grants to enhance the cultural, social, and…
Gilroy Foundation- Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gilroy Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Gilroy Foundation has been a vital community…
Girdwood Forest Fair Youth Scholarship Funder: Girdwood Forest Fair Non-Profit Geographic Scope: Local communities of Girdwood, Bird, Indian, Portage, and Hope, Alaska Purpose: Awards scholarships to…
Giving in Action Grants - Community Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moline Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $24,999 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Giving in Action…
Giving in Action Grants - Make a Difference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moline Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Giving in…
GKFF Artists Creative Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George Kaiser Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The GKFF Artists Creative Fund, a program by the George…
GKFF Tulsa Artist Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George Kaiser Family Foundation Amount: More than US $150,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The GKFF Tulsa Artist Fellowship,…
Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Gladys Krieble Delmas…
GLCF: Century Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The GLCF Century Fund offers $100,000 annually to…
GLCF: Fall & Spring Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Greater Lynchburg Community…
GLCF: Fall Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Greater Lafayette Community Foundation offers…
GLCF: NOW Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The GLCF: NOW Grants provide vital funding to enhance…
GLCF: Spring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Greater Lafayette Community Foundation…
Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative Overview: Targeted partnership between the DuPage Foundation and the Village of Glen Ellyn to provide focused grant funding to organizations serving the Glen Ellyn…
Glenn Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carrie E. and Lena V. Glenn Foundation Amount: US $2,300 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Glenn Foundation Grants support…
Global Executive Arts Management Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Maryland Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Global Executive Arts Management Fellowship, hosted by the…
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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