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.
Graphic Design Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Graphic Design Scholarship at Montana State University supports students…
Grassroots Arts Grants Funder: Johnston County Arts Council (in partnership with North Carolina Arts Council) Geographic Scope: Johnston County, NC Program Background: Since 1977, the North Carolina…
Grassroots Arts Grants Status: Active, accepting applications Geographic Scope: Chatham County, NC Overview: The Grassroots Arts Grants program is designed to help nonprofit organizations use the…
Grassroots Arts Program Funder: Arts Council of Henderson County (administers NC Arts Council funds) Purpose: Provides funding for arts and cultural organizations to conduct quality arts programs and…
Grassroots Arts Program Grant Funder: North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Geographic Scope: Gaston County, North Carolina Program…
Grassroots Arts Program Grant Status: Active grant program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Geographic Scope: Caldwell County, North Carolina (as part of North Carolina's statewide program covering all 100…
Grassroots Arts Program Grant Award Amount: Grants of $2,500-$7,500 Geographic Scope: Buncombe County, North Carolina Eligible Applicants: Arts programs and nonprofit arts organizations in Buncombe…
Grassroots Arts Program Subgrant Funder: N.C. Arts Council (administered through Wilkes Art Gallery) Status: Application open for 2025-2026 Purpose: Provide funding for program expenses for projects…
Grassroots Arts Program Subgrants Funder: North Carolina Arts Council (distributed through Randolph Arts Guild) Geographic Scope: Randolph County, North Carolina Background: Since 1977, the North…
Grassroots Multicultural Grant Funder: NC Arts Council (administered through High Point Arts Council) Geographic Scope: Guilford County, NC Overview: Funding for multicultural arts organizations in…
Overview Competitive Grants The Gratiot County Community Foundation is interested in funding projects which will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Gratiot County. We hold 3 competitive…
Graton Artist Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary Overview Our Mission The Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to…
Graton Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Graton Fellowship, offered by the Sundance Institute, supports…
GRCF: Fund for Community Good Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Fund for Community Good…
Great Falls Society of Architects Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Great Falls Society of Architects Scholarship at…
Great Idea Grants Overview: The primary grant program offered by Birmingham Education Foundation (BEF) to support teacher initiatives, innovation, and student experiences that fall outside regular…
Great Performance Fund for Theater Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Community Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Great Performance Fund for Theater Grant, managed by Madison…
Greater Cedarburg Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cedarburg Foundation Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Greater Cedarburg Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance…
Greater Fostoria Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Fostoria Community Foundation Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation (GFCF) supports…
Greater Glendive Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Greater Glendive Community Foundation Grant aims to support…
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.