Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation
Andre Ellingson Film Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Andre Ellingson Film Scholarship, offered by Montana State…
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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Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Found · Rolling / Open Foundation
Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andrea Rose Teodosio Memorial Found Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Andrea Rose Teodosio Foundation Grant supports various…
THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant, administered by the Greater…
Up to US $500
Andrew McMorris Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Andrew McMorris Foundation: Fine Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andrew McMorris Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Andrew McMorris Foundation offers Fine…
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation: Arts and Cultural Heritage: Intersections of Performing and Visual Arts
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Adrew W. Mellon Foundation · Rolling / Open State
The purpose of this program is to support initiatives relevant to the performing and visual arts, including their many overlapping challenges and practices. The program will make awards in areas of…
Andrew Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Andrews Family Foundation: Board Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andrew Family Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Andrews Family Foundation offers Board Grants to public, non-profit…
$300,000
DECENTRALIZED PICTURES FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Andrews/Bernard Award Funder: Extension 765 (Steven Soderbergh's production company), launched on Decentralized Pictures's platform Award Amount: $300,000 pot of money Purpose: Support filmmakers…
US $60,000 - US $100,000
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $60,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Andy…
Region 2 Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Region 2 Arts Council Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship…
Up to US $1,000
Region 2 Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Region 2 Arts Council Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 20, 2025 Summary The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant, offered by the…
Up to $3,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · October 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants Geographic Scope: Dutchess County, New York Funding Focus: Arts, culture and education with special consideration given to grants that would improve…
ANN JACKSON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ann Jackson Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Jackson Family Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Ann Jackson Family Foundation offers grants primarily to…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award Funder: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Program Status: Active since 2015 Geographic Scope: Northeast Florida Award Amount: $10,000 unrestricted…
ARDENGHI AF GEN CHARIT PURPOSE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust Last Updated: August 15, 2024 Summary The Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust Grant aims to enhance educational, cultural, and…
EL POMAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: El Pomar Foundation Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in the…
Up to US $4,000
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Anna M. Smith Art Scholarship Fund,…
US $100,000 - US $300,000
ANNA PAULINA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anna Paulina Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna Paulina Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Anna Paulina Foundation, established in 1961, is dedicated…
Up to US $2,000
ANNA SOSENKO ASSIST TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Grant supports emerging…
Up to US $30,000
ANNE B SWEIGART CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Anne Brossman Sweigart…
THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship, offered by the…
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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