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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	New Yankee Stadium: Small Grants	New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carole Harman Memorial Award	New Urban Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grant for U.S.-Japan Community Grassroots Exchange Program	The Japanese American Association	Rolling	Up to $32K
Foundation	Art Works Grant (National Endowment for the Arts)	Virginia Symphony Orchestra	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	NYC Green Fund Treetops Grants Program	City Parks Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Mary K. Bowman Fine Arts Fund Grant	The Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Center for Cultural Innovation - Quick Grant	Amador County Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fund For Siouxland Grant	Siouxland Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship Grant	Virginia Center for the Creative Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Season Grant Program	The Durham Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Placemaking Grants	Metro	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Slifka Arts Grants	Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life At	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Adams County Community Foundation (ACCF): Collaborative Grant	Adams County Community Foundation	Rolling	$400 – $5K
Foundation	Madison Chautauqua Scholarship for the Arts in Memory of Bob Fourhman Grant	Community Foundation of Madison And	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Alaska Contemporary Art Bank	National Assembly of State Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Loeb Foundation Grant	The Jesse and Rose Loeb Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	James Avery Corporate Grants	James Avery Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Thelma, Emil and Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Trust Grant	Thelma E & Edmund Fahrenkamp Memorial Tr	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VCA Community Impact Grants	Virginia Commission for the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Arts Access Assistance Grant	Kentucky Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	IMPACT the Palm Beaches Grants	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edwin A. “Blue” and Janice Owen Miller Charitable Fund Grant	East Texas Communities Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Creators of Culture Grants	Culturesource	Rolling	$2K – $3K

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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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