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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The CIRI Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Heritage Project Grants Heritage Project Grant funding is available to support projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native beneficiaries of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and further the…

HERNDON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About us The Herndon Foundation was established in 1965 by Floyd D. Gottwald Jr. and Elisabeth S. Gottwald. Over the years, the Foundation has supported a variety of local causes and…

RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Herzfeld Foundation: Arts Awareness Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Herzfeld Foundation's…

RICHARD AND ETHEL HERZFELD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Herzfeld Foundation: Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard & Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Inc. Amount: US $5,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Herzfeld…

HERITAGE FUND - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

HFBC: Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The HFBC Community Fund Grant supports local organizations in Bartholomew…

HERITAGE FUND - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

HFBC: Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The HFBC Community Fund Grants support local organizations in Bartholomew…

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

HFPA Grant to LACHSA Funder: Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) Amount: $25,000 Purpose: Support for innovative arts education programs at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA)…

More than US $4,000
Handweavers Guild of America Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

HGA Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Handweavers Guild of America Inc. Amount: More than US $4,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Handweavers Guild of America (HGA) offers…

Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Grant…

US $1,000 - US $15,000
THE MONIKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

High Country Region Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Moniker Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2025 Summary The High Country Region Grant, offered by The Moniker…

RANCHO CUCAMONGA COMMUNITY & ARTS · March 27, 2027 · Annual Foundation

High School Arts Scholarships Funder: Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) Program Description: Annual scholarship program for graduating high school seniors pursuing higher…

SUMMERFAIR CINCINNATI INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

High School Scholarships - Overture Awards Partnership Overview: Summerfair Cincinnati's Executive Board provides annual support to the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA) Overture Awards program to…

HIGHLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Highland Area Community Foundation General Grant Program Funder: Highland Area Community Foundation (HACF) Geographic Scope: Highland Community Unit School District, St. Jacob and Marine townships,…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Highland County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Highland County Community…

Highland Park Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Highland Park Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Highland Park Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Highland Park Community…

HIGHLAND STREET CONNECTION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Highland Street Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Highland Street Foundation Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Highland Street Foundation Grant supports critical needs for children…

APPALACHIAN FOREST HERITAGE AREA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Highlands Creative Economy Initiative Status: Active program supported by foundation grants Funding Source: Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation ($197,000 awarded in 2023) Geographic Scope: All 18…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hill Country Performing Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Hill Country…

HILLMAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Hillman Foundation, established in 1951, aims to enhance the quality of life 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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