Grants for Arts

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,900 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,608 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,900; from 2,546 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$27K
Total listed funding: $266.9M; across 2,608 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 227 with a published date

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Center for Cultural Innovation - Quick Grant Amador County Arts Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides reimbursement funds to California artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, and cultural producers for professional development activities.	Rolling	Varies
Fund For Siouxland Grant Siouxland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Fund For Siouxland Grant, managed by the Siouxland Community Foundation, supports charitable initiatives in the Siouxland area.	Not published	Up to $5K
Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports artists caring for ill or disabled family members.	Not published	Varies
Season Grant Program The Durham Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program designed to support arts organizations with ongoing operations, year-round activities, and annual events.	Not published	Varies
Community Placemaking Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Community Placemaking Grants program aims to empower local communities, especially historically marginalized groups, by providing funding for projects that enhance connections among residents and their environments.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Slifka Arts Grants Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life · Foundation Not published · Varies The Slifka Center supports Yale's student artists through the Slifka Arts Grant program. These grants fund on-campus artistic productions and exhibitions with Jewish content.	Not published	Varies
Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Collaborative Grant Adams County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $400 – $5K The Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF) prioritizes collaborative grant requests, funding projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Adams County, IN.	Not published	$400 – $5K
Madison Chautauqua Scholarship for the Arts in Memory of Bob Fourhman Grant Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K In 2025, the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County awarded over $233,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of the county’s public and private high schools.	Not published	$2K
Alaska Contemporary Art Bank National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Inc · Foundation Ongoing · Varies Invest in Alaska's creative industry and facilitate public access to notable contemporary works	Ongoing	Varies
Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund, established by longtime Chillicothe resident Robert E. Schaefer, aims to enhance the cultural, health, and economic development of Chillicothe and Ross County.	Not published	Up to $20K
Loeb Foundation Grant The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Loeb Foundation Grant supports 501(c)3 organizations in Fauquier County, VA, focusing on community service initiatives. Eligible organizations include those promoting public health, education, arts, and child welfare.	Not published	Varies
James Avery Corporate Grants James Avery Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K James Avery Corporate Grants support 501(c)(3) organizations located within 50 miles of a James Avery retail or corporate location.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Fort Worth, TX, focusing on religious, charitable, scientific, and literary purposes.	Not published	Varies
VCA Community Impact Grants Virginia Commission for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The VCA Community Impact Grants aim to support innovative art-based projects that engage underserved communities across Virginia.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Arts Access Assistance Grant Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Arts Access Assistance program, run by the Kentucky Arts Council, provides funding between $2,500 and $5,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits for innovative arts programming aimed at underserved communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
IMPACT the Palm Beaches Grants Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Impact the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization where women collectively award grants to nonprofits in Central and Northern Palm Beach County to ignite transformational change in our community.	Not published	Varies
Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Edwin A. "Blue" and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant supports impactful charitable projects in Henderson County, Texas, focusing on education, health, human services, environment, and the arts.	Not published	Up to $10K
Creators of Culture Grants CultureSource · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Creators of Culture Grants, initiated by CultureSource, aim to enhance access to funding for grassroots arts organizations in Southeast Michigan.	Not published	$2K – $3K
J & E Berkley Foundation Grant The J & E Berkley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The J & E Berkley Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in greater Charlottesville and its contiguous counties in Central Virginia by supporting programs that help people, nature, conservation – animals and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Sandra Olson Award New Urban Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies One of three awards given annually by New Urban Arts since 2015. Prior to 2015, multiple Sandra Olson Awards were given each year.	Not published	Varies
RFQ for Public Art Airport Foundation MSP · Foundation Not published · Varies Arts@MSP is building a roster of artists and artist teams interested in creating public art at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport.	Not published	Varies
Fine Arts Funding Initiative Leander Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies LEEF provides dedicated funding to support Leander ISD's fine arts programs across all grade levels, including art, band, and dance.	Not published	Varies
Spotlight Academy Youth Theatre Program (Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Grant) Rochester Community and Technical Colleg · Foundation Not published · Varies Spotlight Academy is a dynamic 8-week youth theatre program offered by Rochester Community and Technical College for students in grades 3 through 12.	Not published	Varies
AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Arts/Culture, Historical, Education, Recreation & Conservation The Ashtabula Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · From $5K The Ashtabula Foundation provides grants of $5,001 and above to non-profit organizations in Ashtabula County, focusing on arts, culture, education, recreation, and conservation.	Not published	From $5K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,900 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 9, 2026, 2,608 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,546 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,900 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 227 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% fall in January–March.

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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