Grant Program Funder: Golden Civic Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Golden, Colorado and surrounding areas (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties) Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation Federal…
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.
Grant Programs - Organization: National Endowment for the Arts - Type: Foundation Grant
Grant T. Johnson & Peggy Pipes-Johnson Memorial Grants Program Administrator: Hillsboro Community Foundation (HCF) Fund Type: Endowed fund Focus Areas: Arts and culture organizations Geographic…
Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Grant W. Brissman…
Grantmaking and Capacity Building Program Overview: Memphis Equity Through Arts Inc. invests to build strong and effective organizations through operational grant funding and supports that foster…
Grants Accelerator Program (GAP) Status: Active, accepting applications for 2026 cohort. Funding secured through 2026. Geographic Scope: Bay Area and national focus Purpose: Addresses historical…
Grants are made in three areas: Sustainable environments; strong local economies; thriving cultures - Organization: Surdna Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
Grants by Region- Big Sur Fund in Memory of Weston Call Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The…
Grants for Artists Partnership: Unique partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Geographic Scope: Centre County, Clearfield County, Clinton County, and Huntingdon County Eligibility:…
Grants for Artists: Delaware Individual Artist Fellowships Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Amount: US $5,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Delaware…
Grants For Arts Organizations Funder: Sandler Center Foundation Geographic Scope: Coastal Virginia (Virginia Beach area) and beyond via digital tools Mission: Advance children's education through the…
Grants for Capital Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation offers grants for capital projects, focusing on…
Overview Background The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council was designated as the regional arts council for northwestern Minnesota by the Minnesota State Legislature.The Council works with local and…
Grants for Creative Individuals Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mass Cultural Council Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Grants for Creative Individuals program by the Mass…
Grants for Great Ideas Purpose: Fund creativity and innovation in classrooms directly impacting student success Geographic Scope: Celina Independent School District (CISD), Texas Focus Areas: -…
Grants for Greater Manhattan Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Grants for Greater Manhattan program…
Grants for Hosts of Fall - Winter Gatherings Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guild of Carillonneurs in North America Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2025 Summary The Guild of Carillonneurs in…
Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations: General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council…
Grants for Organizations - Organization: MD State Arts Council - Type: State Grant
Grants for Organizations: Cultural and Artistic Facilities ("C&A Facilities") Capital Support grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broward County Cultural Division Amount: US $25,000 - US $500,000 Last…
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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