Last updated June 22, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
J. Knox Gholston Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tr Uw J Knox Gholston Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The J. Knox Gholston Foundation Grant, administered by Bank of America, focuses on…
J.L. Bedsole Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J L Bedsole Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The J.L. Bedsole Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for citizens in…
J.R. Simplot Company Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: J R Simplot Company Foundation Inc Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The J.R. Simplot Company Foundation Grant supports U.S. non-profit…
Jaburg & Wilk Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jaburg & Wilk Foundation Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Jaburg & Wilk Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations in…
JAC Grant Program Overview: The Jackson Arts Council (JAC) Grant Program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Madison County for quality arts projects.…
Jacarlene Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jacarlene Foundation Co Suntrust Bank Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Jacarlene Foundation Grant, established in…
JACF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: JA Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The JA Community Foundation focuses on funding solutions that address…
Jacki Apple Award in Performance and Artist Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Franklin Furnace Fund Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Jacki Apple Award in Performance…
Jackson County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Jackson County Community…
Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hans & Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Hans & Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation is dedicated…
Jacques and Natasha Gelman Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The…
Jacques Parker and Marie Deguard Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Jacques Parker and Marie Deguard…
Jacquie Jones Memorial Fund Overview: Memorial fund supporting Black media makers (specific details limited in provided materials). Focus Areas: Black storytelling and media creation Contact…
Overview Grant Information The James and Robert Hardman Fund was established by the families of James A. Hardman, Jr. (1909-1990) and Robert Hardman (1911-1978) to honor the memory of these two…
James Avery Corporate Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Avery Charitable Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary James Avery Corporate Grants support…
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation Large Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James B And Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary…
James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation Smaller Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James B And Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The…
James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The James B. Linsmayer Foundation Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant supports programs in arts,…
James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James C Stewart Charitable Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The James C. Stewart…
James J. and Margaret M. Kerrigan Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The James J. and…
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.
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.
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.