Alaska State Council on the Arts · June 1, 2026 State
Grant named for Helen A. Walker, a major arts advocate in the state until her death in 1996. Multiple annual deadlines.
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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GREATER AUSTIN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
Theater tickets (award amount not specified)
Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation
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…
GEORGE B HENDERSON FOUNDATION JH5090 · Rolling / Open Foundation
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._…
Up to US $25,000
Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
LANGE BURK FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
ESTONIAN AMERICAN NATIONAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
US $2,500 - US $25,000
THE BUHL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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 · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
CULTUREWORKS GREATER PHILADELPHIA · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Henry Luce Foundation - Grants Deadline: Rolling deadlines Overview Funding opportunity with rolling deadline cycle.
US $10,000 - US $1,000,000
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$2,500 to $40,000 (one-time to four-year scholarships)
CALIFORNIA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL ARTS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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 AND ADRIAN WOODS FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation
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 · Rolling / Open 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…
US $5,000
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF OVERSEAS · Rolling / Open Foundation
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,…
HERITAGE HOME GROUP CHAR TR-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation
Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust, established in…
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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