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.

5,129 grants
State/ Foundation
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US $1,000 - US $5,000
WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hazel Patterson Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wyoming Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Hazel Patterson Memorial Grant, offered by…

BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

HBCU Week Now Open Call Overview: Open call for projects related to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Focus Areas: - Stories about and from HBCUs - Black higher education - HBCU…

$1,000 - $5,000
HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · January 24, 2027 · Annual Foundation

HCAC Arts Scholarships Funder: Howard County Arts Council Geographic Scope: Howard County, Maryland Overview: The Arts Scholarship Program is an opportunity for college-bound Howard County high…

Hardin County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

HCCF Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hardin County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Hardin County Community Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations…

Headlands Center for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Headlands Center- Artist in Residence (AIR) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headlands Center for the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: April 27, 2025 Summary The Headlands Center…

Up to US $40,000
Illinois Arts Council Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Healing Illinois Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary Healing Illinois, led by the Illinois Department of Human…

More than US $100,000
William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant…

Hearst Foundations · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support cultural institutions that offer meaningful programs in the arts and sciences, prioritizing those which enable engagement by young people and create a…

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino · Rolling / Open Foundation

Heart of Canal Street Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary Heart of Canal Street, established in 1994 by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino,…

Free studio space for 18 months
MIDTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Heart of the Arts Studio Residency Program Overview: The Studio Residency program partners with commercial property owners to reposition underutilized space as artist workspace. Selected artists are…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hedwig Arlen Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Hedwig Arlen Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University…

THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Heinz Endowment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Heinz Endowments Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Heinz Endowments, established in 2007, is a prominent philanthropic organization in the…

TR UI HELEN E ELLIS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust Amount: US $1,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust…

ARTSCONNECTION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Overview Funder: Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Award Amount: $150,000 Duration: Two years Announcement Date: October 1, 2020 Programs Supported - Teens Curate Teens (TCT) - allows students to curate…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen G. Schuyler Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $22,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Helen G.…

HELEN GERTRUDE SPARKS CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Helen Gertrude Sparks Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Helen Gertrude Sparks…

HELEN IRWIN LITTAUER EDUCATIONAL TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The Helen Irwin…

HELEN PUMPHREY DENIT TR CHAR & EDUC PURPOSES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable Trust Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable Trust Grant aims…

HELEN S BOYLAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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