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	NEA Big Read Grant	Arts Midwest Incorporated	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Patrina Foundation Grant	Patrina Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation Grant	The Greater Cincinnati Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Flourish Fund	Culturesource	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Philippine Cultural Foundation of Hawaii Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Honolulu Grants-In-Aid	City & County of Honolulu	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Foundation	Tourism Grants Category B	Cultural Council of Palm Beach	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Snapdragon Fund Grant	Visual Arts Exchange	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Gorham/McGee Early Learning Fund Grant	The Denver Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Beloved Community Grant	Weitz Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	MACI Youth Fund Grant	Albion Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	4Culture: Heritage Professional Development Stipend Grants	4Culture	Rolling	$100 – $2K
Foundation	Keller Foundation Grant	Keller Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $50K
Foundation	Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust Grant	Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Deerfield Charitable Trust Grant	Deerfield Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to $38K
Foundation	Carlsbad Community Foundation Grant	Carlsbad Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist Support Grant - North Carolina Arts Council Region 11	The Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wyoming Foundation Grants	Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	ASTR Selma Jeanne Cohen Conference Presentation Award Grant	American Society for Theatre Research	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Miller Foundation Fiscal Sponsorship	James F & Marion L Miller Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Arts Access (ACC) - Community-Based Organizations	Division of the Arts Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Livingston Community Trust Grant	Livingston Community Trust Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PCCF Community Grants	Park County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants for Organizations: Program Support	Broward County Cultural Division	Rolling	Up to $15K

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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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