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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	John Ostrom Enders II Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Abell Foundation Small Grants	The Abell Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cushman Foundation Grant	The Cushman Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	General Operating Support for Midsized Organizations Grant	Washington State Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	Arts Projects – Organisations Grants	Australia Council for the Arts	Rolling	$20K – $100K
Foundation	Arts Research in Communities Fellowships	Social Science Research Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MRAC Emergency Relief Grant	Metropolitan Regional Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	516 ARTS: The Fulcrum Fund	Downtown ABQ Mainstreet Initiative	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Vitality Grants: Arts Education	Rochester Area Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship Grant	Grand Rapids Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	Kirkpatrick Family Fund: Large Grants (more than $15,000)	Kirkpatrick Family Affiliated Fund Of	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Independence Foundation Grant	Independence Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Chicago Grants - Arts, Sports-based Youth Development, & Environmental Justice	Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award	National AIDS Memorial Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Big Field Fund (BFF) Research/Development Grants	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Program Grants	Jersey City Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	RAM – The Cheech Scholarship	Riverside Art Museum	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	10 for 12 Program	Love 4 One Another Charities	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	AXS Film Fund Grant	AXS Lab	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	ArtsWA CARES Act Relief Grants	Multi-Ethnic Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lotus Fund Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Artist-in-Residence Program Grant	Kala Art Institute	Rolling	Varies
State	Grants for Organizations	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation Grant	Joan and Tim Fenton Family 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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