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.

5,129 grants
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Broward County Cultural Division · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Organizations: Program Support Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broward County Cultural Division Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Broward County Cultural Division…

REDLANDS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Principals Program Name: Grants for Principals (formerly T.A.G.S.) Funder: Redlands Educational Partnership (REP) Geographic Scope: Redlands Unified School District (RUSD), California…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools (SFO) Overview: Grant program for schools through the SFO (Schools for Opportunity) initiative. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County schools (inferred) Eligible Applicants: -…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools- Artist Residency Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Delaware Division of the Arts offers ongoing Artist Residency…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools: Education Resource Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Delaware Division of the Arts provides Education Resource…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools: TranspARTation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview Note: TranspARTation applications…

US $10,000 - US $450,000
City & County Of San Francisco · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for the Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: City & County Of San Francisco Amount: US $10,000 - US $450,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Grants for the Arts program provides significant…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Grants for the Arts- Creative Sector Flex Fund The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) introduced a new grant program, the Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF), in 2023-2024, and is offering…

WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Wells County Non-Profit Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wells County Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Wells County Foundation offers grants to support non-profit…

FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants to Artists Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Core grant program supporting individual artists and collectives working in contemporary arts. Award Details - Award…

$5,000 - $25,000
Looking Out Foundation · July 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Grants to Charities Funder: Looking Out Foundation (Tennessee, US) Program Type: Grants to tax-exempt public charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Geographic Scope Not…

Charity Guild of Catholic Women of · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants to Children's Charities Overview: The Charity Guild of Catholic Women provides grants to local children's charities serving the greater Houston area. The organization has distributed over $10…

CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants to Clark County Area Nonprofit Organizations Geographic Scope: Clark County, Wisconsin Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in Clark County area Focus Areas: Board Designated grants available…

GRANVILLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Granville Community Foundation General Grant Program Geographic Scope: Granville, Ohio and surrounding Licking County area Overview: The Granville Community Foundation provides grants to support a…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CHATHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

JOHNSTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · September 4, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

The Arts Council of Henderson · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

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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