Grants for Arts

Last updated August 26, 2026

There are currently 4,916 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	Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant	Centre Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	The Next Generation – Northern Delaware Grant	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Adult Scholarship	Adams County Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Education Grant	Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN) Grant	California Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	AHCMC: Programming & Capacity Building Project Grants	Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Artist Support Grant (ASG)	Craven Arts Council and Galleryinc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Holt Family Foundation: Community Organizations Grant	The Holt Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	2026 Grant Cycle / Community Partner Grants	The Community Foundation of Will	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John S. Renner Memorial Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation: Art & Music Education Grant Program	Johnson Ohana Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $20K
Foundation	In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants	South Arts Inc	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Youth in Theatre Grants	Door County Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Sisters in Cinema Resource Fund	Sisters in Cinema NFP	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fash Foundation Grants	Fash Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $25K
Foundation	Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Arts & Culture	Snoqualmie Tribal Organization	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Arts in Parks Grant	City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	Rev. Vouros Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Greater New	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Jerry Garcia Award	Rex Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fund for Creative Arts Therapy	Dock Acres Inc	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant	The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Community Enrichment Grant	Community Foundation of North Central Ma	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HFPA (Hollywood Foreign Press Association) Grant to LACHSA	Los Angeles County High School for The	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	African American Foundation of Bartholomew County	Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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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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