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 HOWARD GILMAN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Howard Gilman Foundation Grant - New Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Howard Gilman Foundation Inc Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2024 Summary The Howard Gilman Foundation…

Approximately US $2,500
HOWELL LOCKHART SEIPLE NO 1 IDT RES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust Amount: Approximately US $2,500 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust Grant…

HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · April 23, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Howie Awards Funder: Howard County Arts Council Geographic Scope: Howard County, Maryland Overview: The Howie Awards are presented annually to recognize individuals and organizations that have made…

THE STEWART W & WILLMA C HOYT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hoyt Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation supports nonprofit…

HRBT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

HRBT Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hudson River Bank & Trust Company Foundation Last Updated: June 06, 2025 Summary The HRBT Foundation offers grants to support various community-focused…

Up to $10,000 annually for a maximum of 4 years
TITMOUSE NP · May 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

HSAD College Scholarship Funder: Titmouse Foundation Geographic Scope: High School of Art and Design (HSAD) graduates; any art college in the United States Program Focus: Support for talented…

Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

HSFCA: Artists in the Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Amount: Up to US $8,500 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The HSFCA Artists in the…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
HUBBARD FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hubbard Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hubbard Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Hubbard Family Foundation, established in…

HUBBELL-WATERMAN FNDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the…

HUDSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hudson Community Foundation- Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hudson Community Foundation Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Hudson Community Foundation offers competitive community…

HUDSON-WEBBER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hudson-Webber Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hudson-Webber Foundation Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Hudson-Webber Foundation Grant supports community initiatives in Detroit,…

JAMES E AND BETTY J · Rolling / Open Foundation

Huffer Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James E Huffer And Betty J Huffer Foundation Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The James E. Huffer and Betty J. Huffer Foundation aims to support…

CO TA HUFFMAN-CORNWELL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Huffman-Cornwell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Huffman-Cornwell Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Huffman-Cornwell Foundation, established in 1960, supports projects…

JUNEAU ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL · August 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

HUMAN:ties Social Practice Grant Geographic Scope: Alaska Funder: Alaska Humanities Forum Description: The Alaska Humanities Forum's HUMAN:ties initiative explores the influence of human connection…

THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Humanities in Place Grants Humanities in Place supports a fuller, more complex telling of American histories and lived experiences by deepening the range of how and where our stories are…

Humanities Montana · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: We strongly suggest you consult with Humanities Montana staff before applying for any grant ._ Humanities Montana Our Mission Humanities Montana serves communities through stories and…

HUMANITIES TENNESSEE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Humanities Tennessee will not conduct an annual General Grant round in 2025._ Humanities Tennessee Mission To foster community and civility in Tennessee through public programs that…

K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hunter Charitable Foundation Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The K. M. Hunter Charitable Foundation focuses on…

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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