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	World Arts West Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund	World Arts West	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Newark Arts Renewal Grant	Newark Arts Council	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	York County Community Foundation Grant Cycle	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Arts & Culture: Irving and Gloria Schlossberg Family Fund Grants	Community Foundations of the Hudson	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Clabough Foundation Grant	Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Community Grants	Hampton Roads Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BENT Film Festival Grant	Sacramento Region Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Charles R. Wood Foundation Grant	Charles R Wood Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Career Opportunity Grants (OR)	Oregon Arts Commission	Rolling	$500 – $11K
Foundation	Lewis Center Summer Funding Grant	Lewis Center for the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AZ Arts Festival Grant	Arizona Commission on the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	City of Chico City Arts Grant	North Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	McKnight Printmaking Fellowship Grant	Highpoint Center For Printmaking	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County Grant	Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Our Fund: Arts & Culture Fund Grant	Our Fund Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Bassel Khartabil Memorial Fund	Creative Commons Corporation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	LEVEL BIPOC Grants	Vancouver Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Education Foundation for Cle Elum-Roslyn Grant	Education Foundation for Cle Elum-Roslyn	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAC Arts on Tour Grant	Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	New Jersey State Council on the Arts: General Operating Support Grant	New Jersey State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lancaster County Community Foundation Grant Cycle	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	ASCA: Harper Arts Touring Fund Grant	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John M. Ross Foundation - Major Capital Grant	John M Ross Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pew Center for Arts & Heritage: Capacity Building Grants - Research and Travel Grants	The Pew Charitable Trusts	Rolling	$2K – $4K

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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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