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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US $5,000 - US $10,000
INDEPENDENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Independence Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Independence Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Independence Foundation Grant supports…

GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Independent Artist Grant Award Funder: Garrett County Arts Council Inc (Maryland) Overview: Annual grant program supporting independent artists in Garrett County. This is one of four types of funding…

Vancouver Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Indigenous Priorities Granting Program (IPGP) Status: Past program (applications closed as of December 9, 2021) Award Amount: Up to $50,000 per grant Geographic Scope: British Columbia Focus Areas: -…

THE DRAMATISTS GUILD FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Indigenous Theater Maker Award The Dramatists Guild Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of submissions for the Indigenous Theater-maker Award, a prestigious grant of $20,000…

THE VANCE R AND COLLEEN H ANDRUS FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Indigo Oak Fund: The Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Indigo Oak Fund is a Colorado-based foundation…

UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Individual Artist Award Description: Individual Artist Awards provide competitive funding to practicing, professional artists across all disciplines. Up to 20 Central Florida Artists will receive a…

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Individual Artist Equity Grant Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Arrowhead region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties, plus Fond du Lac, Grand…

JERSEY CITY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Individual Artist Fellowship Funder: Jersey City Arts Council / City of Jersey City Department of Cultural Affairs Status: Active grant program with 2026 recipients announced Geographic Scope: Jersey…

New Jersey State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey State Council on the Arts Amount: US $4,000 - US $32,000 Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The Individual Artist…

Oregon Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Individual Artist Fellowship Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 Summary The Individual Artist Fellowship Grants, offered by the Oregon…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Individual Artist Fellowship: Literary Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $7,500 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The Individual Artist Fellowship, offered by…

US $1,000 - US $3,000
Saratoga Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Individual Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saratoga Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Individual Artist Grants support the professional growth of artists…

JUNEAU ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Individual Artist Grants Geographic Scope: Alaska Funder: Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) - in coordination with Rasmuson Foundation Description: Grants supporting individual artists in…

US $1,500 - US $5,000
NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Individual Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Individual Artist Grants, offered by the…

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN FINGER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Individual Artist Grants Overview: Supports individual artists who plan to create new, unique, site-specific, and multi-disciplinary public art projects occurring in non-arts venues. Also called…

ASIAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Individual Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship with variable duration Geographic Scope: For artists from Japan to travel and conduct research across Asia, Southeast Asia, and other…

PUTNAM ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Individual Grants 2026 Overview: The Putnam Arts Council offers grants for individual artists in 2026. Geographic Scope: Putnam County, New York region Organization Information: The Putnam Arts…

Ingram Charitable Fund Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ingram Charities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ingram Charitable Fund Inc Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary Ingram Charities Grant supports nonprofit organizations and programs that enhance the…

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CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY HUB & · October 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

InnerSpace Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Benton and Washington counties, Northwest Arkansas What is it? Free space for creative and community-focused events. InnerSpace is available to…

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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