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.
James M. and Olive Edmunds Memorial Fund for Brockport, Sweden, or Clarkson Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March…
Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant offers funding for a wide…
Jandy Ammons Foundation Grant for Arts Access Funder: The Jandy Ammons Foundation (TJAF) Award Amount: $50,000 Geographic Scope: Raleigh, North Carolina Focus Areas: - Commissioning original artwork…
Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the lives…
Jane Lonon Legacy Grant Funder: Ashe County Arts Council Inc Mission: The Jane Lonon Legacy Fund was established in 2019 to recognize and honor the dedication and hard work of Jane Lonon, retired…
Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize Overview: Prestigious visual art award recognizing excellence and supporting artists in the Baltimore region. Geographic Scope: Baltimore region Eligibility: -…
Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund…
Japan Virtual Exchange Program Program Type: Project grants to organizations Geographic Scope: Japan-based organizations with virtual/online programming Focus Areas: - Theater - Dance - Performing…
Japan-United States Arts Program Program Type: Fellowship and project grants Geographic Scope: Bilateral exchange between Japan and the United States Focus Areas: - All artistic disciplines -…
Japanese American Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: JA Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Japanese American Community…
Jasper Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jasper Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Jasper Community Foundation Grant supports projects that enhance the…
Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Jaspers…
Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Antiquarian Society Amount: Up to US $2,200 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships,…
Jay Cash Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Overview The Columbus Foundation In 1943, during the darkness of…
Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program,…
Jazz Road Tours Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Jazz Road Tours Grants provide financial support for emerging and…
JCAC Scholarships Funder: Johnston County Arts Council in partnership with Johnston Community College Purpose: Recognizing the importance of nurturing the creative spirit and supporting opportunities…
JCFKC: Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin…
JCFKC: Jewish Art Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Jewish Art Fund, part of the…
Jean Erdman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Jean Erdman Scholarship, established in 2001 by Jean Erdman, supports…
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.