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.

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gloucester CF - Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Gloucester Community Foundation (GCF) offers…

GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMAR Youth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The GMAR Youth Foundation Grant, managed by the Greater Milwaukee…

More than US $10,000
GREATER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMCF: Deihl Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The GMCF: Deihl Arts Grants support community…

GREAT MEADOWS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The program does not have specific deadlines and accepts applications throughout the year. Curators are advised to contact the foundation before submitting an application in order to…

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ _Here are the pages for Cycle 3, Cycle 2 - General Operating Support._ Cycle 1 The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s discretionary grantmaking supports projects and programs that align…

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMF: Cycle 3 - Capital Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The GMF: Cycle 3 - Capital Support…

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating…

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMF: Cycle 3 - Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's GMF:…

US $5,000 - US $100,000
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMF: Cycle 3 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Cycle 3…

US $10,000
THE HOWARD GILMAN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

GO Queens Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Howard Gilman Foundation Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The GO Queens Grant, funded by the Howard Gilman Foundation, aims to…

Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golden Foundation Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Golden Foundation Residency, offered by the Sam and…

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golden Garden Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview Golden Garden Scholarship The…

HISTORIC RICHMOND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Golden Hammer Awards Organization: Historic Richmond Foundation (in partnership with Storefront for Community Design) Overview: The Golden Hammer Awards honor excellence in neighborhood…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golden Heart Community Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Golden Heart Community…

Friends of the Pikes Peak Library · June 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Golden Quill Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Local award for authors from El Paso or Teller counties (Pikes Peak Region), Colorado Focus Areas: - Literary achievement by outstanding local…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldfarb Family Fellowship for Creative Nonfiction Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 06, 2025…

GOLDRING FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldring Family and Woldenburg Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Goldring Family Foundation Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Goldring Family and Woldenburg Foundation Grant supports…

Up to US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Deeds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Wabash County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Good Deeds Grant, offered by the Community Foundation…

Up to $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Good Deeds Grants Overview: Small to mid-sized grants that help nonprofit organizations respond to and meet the basic needs of Wabash County citizens and provide enrichment experiences for those with…

Up to US $5,000
ROTARY CHARITIES OF TRAVERSE CITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Works Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rotary Club of Traverse City Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Good Works Fund Grants support projects addressing urgent…

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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