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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Marianna Hofer Endowment Fund Grant	Hancock County Performing Arts Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Teacher Grants Program	Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charles H. Dater Foundation Grants	Charles H Dater Foundation Inc	Rolling	$14K
Foundation	Projects, Events and Festivals Grant Program	Central Minnesota Arts Board	Rolling	Up to $9K
Foundation	ZooLabs Fund Grant	ZooLabs	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Annual Meeting Travel Fund - International Awards Grant	Society for Ethnomusicology	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Research Grants: Marie Zimmermann Grant	Decorative Arts Trust	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Artist Projects Grants	Greater Columbus Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	WV Culture: Creative Aging for Lifelong Learning (CALL) Grant	West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund Grant	Ethel S C Smith No 5 Charitable Tw	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Artists in Queens Grant	New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Gilchrist Foundation: Micro-Grant	Gilchrist Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Joan Mitchell Fellowship Grant	The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc	Rolling	$60K
Foundation	Stimson-Miller Foundation Grant	The Stimson-miller Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Enterprise Mobility™ Philanthropic Giving Grant	Enterprise Holdings Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COLORES Design Awards	Houston Chapter American Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Towsley Foundation Grants	Harry a and Margaret D Towsley	Rolling	$250K
Foundation	Cox Charities Community Investment Grants	The Community Foundation For	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Nora Roberts Foundation Grant	Nora Roberts Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	New York City Good Neighbor Committee Grants	The Ford Foundation	Rolling	$30K – $100K
Foundation	Shoemaker-Velarde Fine Arts Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Henry C. Frick Educational Fund Grant	The Buhl Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating Grant	Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Cultural Affairs Operating Grants	City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs	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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