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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	16 Tech Community Investment Fund	Central Indiana Corporate	Rolling	$350K
Foundation	Youth Philanthropy Grant Program	Community Foundation of Jackson Hole	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	ROCORI Area Community Builder Grant	Communitygiving	Rolling	$500 – $8K
Foundation	Burdine Johnson Foundation Grant	The Burdine Johnson Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $30K
Foundation	Local Arts Councils and Service Organizations Grants	New Mexico Arts	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Post-Incarceration Humanities Partnership (PIHP)	New York Council for the Humanities	Rolling	Up to $25K
State	Minnesota Humanities Center - Grants	Humanities Center - Minnesota	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WESTAF Arts Resilience Fund	Western States Arts Federation	Rolling	$30K – $100K
State	CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Arts Project Grants	Vermont Arts Council	Rolling	$100K – $500K
Foundation	Sitka Legacy Foundation Competitive Grant Program	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Arts-in-Education Grant	Garrett County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	General Funds for Whatcom County - Environment or Arts & Culture	Whatcom Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Foundation	Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Grant	The Thomas C Ackerman Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MSAC Folklife Network Grant	Maryland State Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oleson Foundation Grant	Oleson Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Cultural Participation Grant	Oregon Cultural Trust	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair Grants	Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Philadelphia Foundation: Art Works Grant Program	The Philadelphia Foundation	Rolling	$75K – $150K
State	Arts Access (ACC) - Arts Organizations	Division of the Arts Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OAC Rural Arts Opportunity Grants	Oklahoma Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation Grant - Under $5000	Dr G Clifford & Florence B Decker	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Jasper Community Foundation Grant	Jasper Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts in Academics Grant	The Rhode Island Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Allied Arts: Allocations Grant Program	Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc	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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