Last updated June 21, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Helen S. Boylan Foundation Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Helen S. Boylan Foundation, established in 1982, aims to enhance…
Helen Scott Reed Study Trip Abroad Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decorative Arts Trust Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Helen Scott Reed Study Trip Abroad Scholarships, offered…
Heller Awards for Young Artists - College Scholarships Geographic Scope: Greater Austin area, Central Texas (33+ high schools across 6 counties) Focus Areas: Musical theatre education for high school…
Hello Arts! Program Overview: Formerly known as "Broadway for a Better World," Hello Arts! provides theater experiences and associated benefits to underserved populations. The grant program awards…
Overview _Note: Please note that for 2024 the Henderson Foundation will hold one grant round only, due to a backlog of funding commitments for projects that were delayed over the last two years._…
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Arts and Music Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The…
Henrietta Lange Burk Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lange Burk Fund Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Henrietta Lange Burk Fund Grant supports arts, culture, education, and health care…
Henrik Visnapuu Award for Arts & Letters Overview: An annual award presented by the Estonian American National Council (EANC) to recognize and honor individuals and organizations for exceptional…
Henry and Louise Timken Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stark Community Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Henry and Louise Timken Foundation Grant provides essential…
Henry C. Frick Educational Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Buhl Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Henry C. Frick Educational Fund Grant, under…
Henry County Ohio Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry County Ohio Community Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Henry County Ohio Community Foundation Grant…
Henry John Simonds Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Henry John Simonds Foundation Grant supports community-driven…
Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Henry Lea Hillman Jr. Foundation Grant aims to elevate the…
Henry Luce Foundation - Grants Deadline: Rolling deadlines Overview Funding opportunity with rolling deadline cycle.
Henry Luce Foundation: American Art Program Responsive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Henry Luce…
Herb Alpert Foundation Emerging Young Artists Scholarships Overview: The CSSSA Foundation is the exclusive partner of the Herb Alpert Foundation Scholarships for Emerging Young Artists, a major…
Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards, supported by The ASCAP…
Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation,…
Herbert A. Templeton Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Herbert A Templeton Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation, established in 1955, supports…
Herbert Warren Mason Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2025 Summary The Herbert Warren Mason Fellowship,…
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.
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.
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.