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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Hillsboro Schools Foundation · Closed · Annual Foundation

Hillsboro Schools Foundation Innovative Grants Geographic Scope: Hillsboro School District, Oregon Funding Organization: Hillsboro Schools Foundation (501(c)(3), Tax ID: 91-1779425) Mission: The HSF…

HIND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hind Foundation Standard Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hind Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Hind Foundation Standard Grant supports impactful community projects in California since…

HIND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hind Foundation: Supplemental Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hind Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: May 29, 2025 Summary The Hind Foundation's Supplemental Grant program supports…

HINTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hinton Area Foundation: Community Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hinton Area Foundation Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Hinton Area Foundation's Community Impact Fund Grant…

US $2,000 - US $20,000
GERTRUDE L HIRSCH CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hirsch Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gertrude L Hirsch Charitable Trust Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2024 Summary The Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable…

County of Santa Clara · Rolling / Open Foundation

Historical Heritage Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: County of Santa Clara Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The Historical Heritage Grant Program, established by the…

SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

History of Art Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The History of Art Grant Program, supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, aims to…

US $2,000 - US $10,000
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ho'ākea Source Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Ho'ākea Source Grant supports the…

HOBLITZELLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hoblitzelle Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hoblitzelle Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Hoblitzelle Foundation Grant, established in 1942, supports nonprofit…

THE HODGES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Hodges Family Foundation Welcome to the Hodges Family Foundation website. The Hodges Family Foundation was created as a 501(c)(3)organization by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hodges. The Foundation…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Ho'ākea Source is a grant program that paves the way for Pu'uhonua Society by opening new platforms to support and honor the people who live and work in Hawai'i, and by affirming the…

US $2,000 - US $10,000
YOUNG OF HEART WORKSHOP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hoʻākea Source Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Young Of Heart Workshop Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Hoʻākea Source Grant Program supports visual…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hoke County Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Hoke County…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Holland Friends of Art Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…

HOLLE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Holle Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Holle Family Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Holle Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofits in central Alabama that…

The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family · Rolling / Open Foundation

Holloway Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Holloway Family Foundation, established in North…

The Hollyfield Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Hollyfield Foundation Grant The Hollyfield Foundation is a Houston-based organization which supports a variety of GLBT and AIDS charities which make a difference in our community. In the…

The Holt Family Foundation Ltd · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Holt Family Foundation The Holt Family Foundation was originally organized by our founder Gregory Holt as The Daybrook Foundation following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. At that…

THE HOLT FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Holt Family Foundation: Community Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Holt Family Foundation Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Holt Family Foundation, originally founded as The…

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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