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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GREEN FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Green Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Green Family Foundation Trust Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Green Family Foundation Grants support initiatives that enhance access to…

GREENE COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Greene County Cultural Fund Geographic Scope: Greene County, New York Eligible Applicants: Greene County based nonprofit organizations Purpose: Provide general operating or programmatic support to…

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CREATIVE WACO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greenhouse Overview: Six months of business training, mentoring, and potential funding to help artists grow sustainable ventures in the creative sector. Type: Business development and artist support…

GREENSBORO ASSOCIATION INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Greensboro Association Community Initiatives & Grants Mission: The Greensboro Association supports non-profits and member-driven initiatives and distributes funds to selected applicants dedicated to…

US $50,000 - US $100,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greenville Women Giving Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greenville Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary Greenville Women Giving (GWG) is a…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greenwood Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Greenwood Fund Grant, managed by The Denver Foundation,…

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year Award Organization: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Status: Active annual award program Geographic Scope: Lowcountry region Focus Area:…

GRIGG-LEWIS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grigg Lewis Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grant supports projects benefiting residents of Eastern…

Up to US $10,000
Peale Center For Baltimore History And Architecture Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grit Fund: Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peale Center For Baltimore History And Architecture Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Grit Fund provides up to…

CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY HUB & · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Groundwaves Hip-Hop Mentorship Program Status: Active, ongoing annual program Geographic Scope: Northwest Arkansas (Springdale, AR), with sister programs in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Fort Collins, Colorado…

Arts Midwest Incorporated · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The launch of the FY26 GIG Fund cycle is currently on hold._ GIG Fund Flexible support to help arts and culture organizations grow their capacity, fund artist engagements, and build…

Greater Salina Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

GSCF: Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Dane G. Hansen Foundation, in collaboration with…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Guernsey County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Guernsey County Foundation Grant, in…

EXPERIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY · April 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Guest Curator Program 2026-2027 Overview: MOPOP's Guest Curator Program highlights emerging curators and voices, providing hands-on experience in exhibition creation, development, and installation.…

FUND FOR THE GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIPS · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Guggenheim Fellowship Overview: The Guggenheim Fellowship offers support to exceptional individuals in pursuit of scholarship in any field of knowledge and creation in any art form, under the freest…

US $1,000 - US $8,000
THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Guilford Foundation Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guilford Foundation Inc. Amount: US $1,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Guilford Foundation Competitive Grant aims…

THE GUILFORD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Guidelines The mission of The Guilford Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in our community by connecting people who care with causes that matter, now and for generations to come. We…

GULF COAST STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gulf Coast Community Foundation General Grants Purpose: Make the greatest positive impact in communities through grantmaking to nonprofit organizations Geographic Scope: - Sarasota County -…

GUY I BROMLEY RESIDUARY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Guy I. Bromley Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Guy I Bromley Residuary Trust Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Guy I. Bromley Trust Grant supports educational, cultural, human services, and…

Up to US $1,000
Golden Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

GVCF: Small Sparks Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Golden Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The GVCF: Small Sparks Grant supports projects that…

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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