Grants for Arts

Last updated November 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,900 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,608 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,900; from 2,546 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$27K
Total listed funding: $266.9M; across 2,608 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 227 with a published date

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Next Wave Grant City of Tempe · State Not published · Up to $3K The Next Wave Grant, offered by the City of Tempe, supports innovative arts projects with funding up to $2,500 for newer nonprofits and small creative businesses.	Not published	Up to $3K
Fred Harris Daniels Foundation: Program And Operating Grants The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fred Harris Daniels Foundation offers Program and Operating Grants aimed at enhancing the lives of girls aged 10-14 in Worcester, Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
PBC Grants Pebble Beach Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The PBC Grants, funded by the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, aim to enhance educational opportunities for Monterey County youth.	Not published	Varies
Alexander Foundation Grant Judd S Alexander Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $1M The Judd S. Alexander Foundation, established in 1973, has distributed over $55 million in grants to enhance quality of life and economic growth in Wausau, Wisconsin.	Not published	$1K – $1M
Community Foundation for Oak Park General Fund Grants Community Foundation for Oak Park · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Community Foundation for Oak Park (California) issues grants from its general fund and its special funds; general fund grants 'are usually $500 or less' because the general fund must also support Foundation operations.	Rolling	Up to $500
Live Core Artist Services New York Live Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 Putting creativity front and center, Live Core artists enliven the ecology of performance in New York City and beyond. Live Core Program and Fiscal Sponsorship Inquiry: livecore@newyorklivearts.org	Not published	$100
ArtSpace 2026 Member Exhibition Applications Monmouth County Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Monmouth Arts invites its members to propose an exhibition in the organization's event space and gallery at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, NJ.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Grants Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs.	Rolling	Varies
The Selley Foundation Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Selley Foundation Grant, managed by the Greater New Orleans Foundation, focuses on enhancing the lives of individuals in the Greater New Orleans area.	Not published	Varies
Find Your Light Grant Find Your Light Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Find Your Light Foundation is committed to providing every child with access to quality arts education.	Not published	$5K – $15K
SPCF Grants Spanish Peaks Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation provides grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the Big Sky community.	Not published	Varies
Ulster County Community Grant Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals through the establishment of charitable funds…	Not published	$3K – $20K
Independent Artist Awards Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Awards recognize achievement by Maryland artists making work independent of an organization or institution.	Not published	Varies
LRAC: Legacy Organizational Grant Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $500 – $13K The Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) offers the Legacy Organizational Grant to enhance arts access, education, and cultural heritage in West Central Minnesota.	Not published	$500 – $13K
CMAB/McKnight Individual Artist Award Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CMAB/McKnight Individual Artist Award offers up to seven grants of $5,000 each to exceptional artists residing in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties in Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $5K
William P. Simmons Art Scholarship Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Recognize and develop artistic skills and talents of Georgians by awarding scholarships to art students	Not published	$500 – $2K
Trust Management Services Grant - Portland Metro Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant in the Portland Metro Region invites applications focused on education, community service, arts and culture, youth activities, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $15K
Grants for Schools: TranspARTation Grants Delaware Division of the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Delaware Division of the Arts offers a variety of grants for Delaware Pre-K through 12 public, charter, private, and parochial schools that offer arts activities and programming.	Not published	Up to $500
ACC Foundation Granum Grant Alpena Community College Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Granum Grant is the Alpena Community College Foundation's externally-facing grant program, open to the public.	Rolling	$5K
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant Hubbell-Waterman Fndn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Quad Cities, focusing on culture, education, and social welfare.	Not published	Varies
Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County Grant Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County Grant provides funding for various programs and projects in health, education, recreation, and the arts, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.	Not published	Up to $5K
GMAR Youth Foundation Grant Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The GMAR Youth Foundation Grant, managed by the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®, aims to enhance the welfare of children and young people up to 25 years old.	Not published	Varies
Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis Grant Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact 100 Greater Indianapolis is a charitable women's giving circle focused on awarding impactful grants to nonprofits in various sectors such as arts, education, environment, family, and health.	Not published	$100K
Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants ArtsKC Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $10K The Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants, presented by ArtsKC and the Kansas City Film Office, honor the legacy of Teri Rogers by supporting early-career female and gender nonconforming filmmakers.	Not published	$10K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,900 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 8, 2026, 2,608 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,546 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,900 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 227 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% fall in January–March.

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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