Grants for Arts

Last updated August 29, 2026

There are currently 4,915 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Sarkeys Foundation Grant	Sarkeys Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mansfield Community Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Snowy Owl Foundation Grant	Snowy Owl Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Culture & Community	Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Skokie Community Foundation Annual Grants Program	Skokie Community Foundation	Rolling	$25K
State	Underserved Initiative	Arts Commission Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educational Outreach - Fall Cycle Grant	Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Monterey Peninsula Foundation K-12 Grant	Monterey Peninsula Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $500K
Foundation	Arts Learning: In Schools & In Community Grant	New Mexico Arts	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Professional Education Scholarships	Trilith Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Giving in Action Grants - Make a Difference Grant	Moline Regional Community Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Festivals and Special Events (FEST) Grants Program	Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs	Rolling	Up to $145K
Foundation	John J. Leidy Foundation Grant	The John J Leidy Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	TAC Arts Build Communities' Grant	Tennessee Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Aminah Robinson Writer/Scholar/Researcher Residency Grant	Greater Columbus Arts Council	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Robert Graves Art Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bender Family Foundation Grant	The Bender Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Vermont Arts Council: Artists in Schools Grant	Vermont Council on the Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Do Something Great Awards - The Preston Jackson Arts Award Grant	Heart of Illinois Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	White Family Foundation Grants	The White Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patron Fund	Wedgwood Circle Institute	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	IMPACT Grants	The Greater New Orleans Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Office of Grants Management: Competitive Grant Opportunities	Administration Department of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Community Development Grants (The Endowment)	Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County	Rolling	$2K – $10K

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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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