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.

5,129 grants
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Impact 100 Newport County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Newport County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Newport County Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Newport County Grant supports local…

Approximately US $5,200
IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Owensboro: NextGen Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc Amount: Approximately US $5,200 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Owensboro: NextGen Grant…

IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Owensboro: Regular Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: May 10, 2025 Summary Impact100 Owensboro offers transformational grants of at…

Approximately US $34,000
IMPACT 100 - OWENSBORO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Owensboro: Residual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Owensboro Inc Amount: Approximately US $34,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Impact100 Owensboro Residual Grant…

IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ * _Impact 100 Palm Beach County holds a Nonprofit Grant Workshop in the late summer. We strongly urge applicants to attend our Nonprofit Workshop to learn about our grant…

IMPACT100 PHILADELPHIA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Philadelphia Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Philadelphia Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary Impact100 Philadelphia provides impactful grants…

IMPACT100 SOUTHERN INDIANA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Southern Indiana Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Southern Indiana Amount: Up to US $140,000 Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary Impact100 Southern Indiana invites nonprofit…

IMPACT 100 OF TRAVERSE CITY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Traverse City Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Of Traverse City Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary Impact100 Traverse City provides transformational grants…

Impact100 Greater Wausau · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Wausau Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact100 Greater Wausau Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Impact100 Greater Wausau is dedicated to empowering women…

Impact 100 Wichita Falls · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact100 Wichita Falls Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact 100 Wichita Falls Amount: US $53,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Impact100 Wichita Falls empowers women to participate in…

$20,000 - $25,000
CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Implementation Grants Funder: Connecticut Humanities Council Inc Geographic Scope: Connecticut Award Amount: Approximately $20,000-$25,000 Overview: Grants to support the implementation and execution…

CULTURESOURCE · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

In Our Neighborhood Grant Program Partners: CultureSource and Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Washtenaw County Program Purpose: Support arts and culture projects in Washtenaw…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The In These Mountains: Infrastructure Grants, offered by…

In-kind services (online session and/or sound mix)
NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION INC · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

In-Kind Post-Production Grants Type: In-kind post-production services Services Provided: - Online session and/or sound mix services Geographic Scope: New York area-based filmmakers Eligibility: -…

International Association of Art Critics – USA Section (AICA‑USA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Incentive Prize for Art Critics Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Association of Art Critics – USA Section (AICA‑USA) Amount: €250 - €1,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Incentive…

US $15,000 - US $25,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inclusive Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The Inclusive Arts Fund supports…

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission Statement We invest in equitable arts and culture organizations and nonprofit leaders to create a thriving and just Denver. Bonfils-Stanton Foundation strategically provides grants…

SERIESFEST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Inclusive Creator Fund Overview: Award supporting creators from underrepresented backgrounds in the television and episodic storytelling industry. Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: - Stories by…

$1,000 - $5,000
New Jersey Council For The Humanities · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Incubation Grants Funder: New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Focus Areas: Planning, research, prototyping, and experimentation for: - New humanities program…

SPRINGBOARD FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Incubator - Springboard's Fiscal Sponsorship Program Springboard’s Incubator is a fiscal sponsorship program that provides sponsorship for arts organizations and individual artist projects…

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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