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 $1,800
Innovate Artist Grants · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovate Artist Grants Amount: US $1,800 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Innovate Grant offers quarterly financial support of $1,800 to artists and…

SCIENTIFIC & CULTURAL COLLABORATIVE · Closed · Annual Foundation

Innovation & Collaboration Incubator Grant Purpose: Foster cross-organizational partnerships to develop innovative, dynamic programs that serve and expand community access across the 7-SCFD county…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Scranton Area Community Foundation The Scranton Area Community Foundation makes grants to foster good ideas that have the potential to strengthen our community and enrich the lives of the…

The Success Foundation · August 10, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Innovative Learning Grants Funder: The Success Foundation Geographic Scope: Greeley-Evans School District 6, Colorado Overview: The Success Foundation's Innovative Learning Grant Program provides…

International Sculpture Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Sculpture Center Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The ISC Innovator Award celebrates individuals and organizations…

Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Innovia Foundation: Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Innovia Foundation's Community Grant…

Redline · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Founded in 2008, and located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, RedLine Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting emerging artists and…

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

INSITE Fund Colorado Art Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: RedLine Contemporary Art Center Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The INSITE Fund, administered by RedLine…

$3,650 average (Spring 2025: 10 grants totaling $36,500)
METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF · May 14, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Inspiration Grants Purpose: Project grants for individual artists or small groups of artists to support ambitious projects of risk, growth, and change for the artist and/or projects that make a…

Up to US $10,000
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inspire Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsWave (Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Inspire Artist Grants, funded by ArtsWave…

City of Olympia · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inspire Olympia Comprehensive Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Olympia Amount: Up to US $85,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary Overview Note: There is a second Inspire Olympia…

City of Olympia · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inspire Olympia Impact Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Olympia Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Inspire Olympia Comprehensive & Impact Funding…

Institution for Savings in Newburyport & · Rolling / Open Foundation

Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Institution…

$2,000 - $6,000
MUSICAL FUND SOCIETY FOUNDATION INC · January 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Institutional Grants Overview: The Musical Fund Society makes annual grants to 501(c)(3) classical music organizations in the Philadelphia region to support innovative musical performances and…

Sanger Education Foundation Inc · February 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Instructional Grant Program Geographic Scope: Sanger Independent School District (Sanger, Texas) Status: Active - Applications open October 1 annually Overview: The Sanger Education Foundation awards…

FIRST PEOPLES FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Intercultural Leadership Institute Overview: A program by First Peoples Fund focused on developing intercultural leadership among Native artists and culture bearers. Geographic Scope: United States…

Up to $1,000 (Organizations); Up to $1,000 (SD Educators)
Arts Council Grants · Rolling / Open State

Funding for special arts projects or unexpected opportunities. Organizations can receive up to 50% of costs with a maximum of $1,000 and require a match. SD Educators can receive up to $1,000 with no…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Interlace Grant Fund: Grant Writing Mentorship Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Interlace Grant Writing Mentorship…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Interlace Grant Fund: Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $5,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Interlace Grant Fund…

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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