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	Grants for Wells County Non-Profit Organizations	Wells County Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PNY Arts + Culture: Support for Pre-Construction Studies	Preservation League of New York State	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fiscal Sponsorship	Greater Philadelphia Film Office	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Collective Imagination for Spatial Justice Grant	New England Foundation for the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation - General Grant	Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MSF: Participation in the Arts Grant (serves ages 5 to 18)	The Morris Stulsaft Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nunnally Foundation Grant	Nunnally Foundation-main	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	PEN/Nora Magid Award for Magazine Editing (Multigenre) Grant	Pen American Center Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Cabot Family Charitable Trust Grants	The Cabot Family Charitable Trust	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Grant	The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation	Rolling	$50K – $500K
Foundation	IPCF's Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants	Illinois Prairie Community Foundation	Rolling	$600 – $5K
Foundation	Resiliency Fund	Potlatch Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Long-Term Projects Grant	Canada Council for the Arts	Rolling	Up to $300K
Foundation	Catalyzing Impact Grant Program	Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	NHSCA ARTS Conservation License Plate Grant	New Hampshire State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$2K – $30K
Foundation	Abington Foundation Grant	The Abington Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Jan and Frank Cicero Fellowship Grant	The Newberry Library	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	The Gordon Parks Foundation Fellowship in Art	Meserve-kunhardt Foundation	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Museum Assessment Grant Program	American Association of Museums	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Municipality of Anchorage: Mayor's Art Grants - General Category	Municipality of Anchorage	Rolling	$75K
Foundation	Graham Foundation: Grants To Organizations	Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Fine Arts Scholarships	Juneau Arts & Humanities Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Madison Education Foundation Teacher Grants	Madison Education Foundation	Rolling	$416 – $12K
Foundation	Arts Grants for Schools: Artist Residency in Schools	Northwest Minnesota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $3K

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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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