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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US $1,000 - US $10,000
GREATER WHITE BEAR LAKE COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

GWBLCF Community Partners Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The GWBLCF Community Partners…

THE H HOVNANIAN FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

H Hovnanian Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: H Hovnanian Family Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Grant…

H-E-B · Rolling / Open Foundation

H-E-B Community Investment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: H-E-B Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The H-E-B Community Investment Program supports nonprofit organizations within its service…

H CHASE STONE TRUST B XXXXX5009 · Rolling / Open Foundation

H. Chase Stone Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: H. Chase Stone Trust Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The H. Chase Stone Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

H. Creech Reynolds Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The H. Creech Reynolds Scholarship at Montana State University supports…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

HAF: Native Cultures Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The HAF: Native Cultures Fund Grant supports…

HAHL PROCTOR CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Grant…

ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hancock Family Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albuquerque Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The Hancock Family Foundation Grant Program,…

Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hannibal Cox, Jr. (HCJ) Cultural Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Hannibal Cox, Jr.…

GREATER NORTHWEST KANSAS COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Grantmaking Criteria Grants can address: * Education: Enhances the learning environment and expands opportunities for students. Provides increased self-reliance on personal life skills and…

HANSEN FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hansen Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hansen Family Foundation Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Hansen Family Foundation Grant seeks to empower organizations that uphold the…

John K & Luise V Hanson Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hanson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John K & Luise V Hanson Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation, established in 1970, focuses on…

Harbor Point Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harbor Point Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harbor Point Charitable Foundation Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Harbor Point Charitable Foundation Grant aims to enhance the…

US $5,000 - US $100,000
HARDEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harden Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harden Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Harden Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hardman Fund for North Adams Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Hardman Fund for North Adams Grant supports projects…

The Harkness Foundation for Dance Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harkness Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant supports…

HARLENE & MARVIN WOOL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harlene & Marvin Wool Foundation Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Harlene and Marvin Wool Foundation Grant supports non-profit…

HAROLD AND RACHEL MCMILLEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harold and Rachel McMillen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harold and Rachel McMillen Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Harold and Rachel…

HAROLD J MIOSSI CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program aims…

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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