Last updated June 22, 2026
There are currently 4,975 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.
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…
Overview Background Jean FIttonThe Jean P. Fitton Fund was established in 2017 as an endowed field of interest fund. Its purpose is to award grants to nonprofit organizations, public schools and…
Jean T. Grant Scholarship Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Jean T. Grant Scholarship, established by The Columbus…
JEF General Fund Grants Purpose: Provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Geographic Scope: Louisiana (applicant organization must be…
JEF General Fund Grants Organization: Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana Purpose: Provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Focus…
Jenni Crain Foundation Individual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jenni Crain Foundation Inc. Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Jenni Crain Foundation Individual Grant supports transformative…
Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award Overview: The Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award is given out by nomination only to practicing Native artists of any medium who have dedicated their lives…
Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Jennifer Thoma…
Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jenny and Antti Wihurin Foundation Last Updated: April 15, 2025 Summary The Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Grant supports various…
Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Highpoint Center For Printmaking Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Jerome Early Career Printmakers…
Jerome Foundation: Arts Organization Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: April 07, 2025 Summary The Jerome Foundation provides Arts…
Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships provide vital support…
Jerry Garcia Award Purpose: In memory of Grateful Dead guitarist and founding Rex board member Jerry Garcia, this award is designed to honor and support individuals and groups that work to encourage…
Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…
Jerry Metcalf Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerry Metcalf Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Jerry Metcalf Foundation Grant, established in…
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation Grant Cycle Geographic Scope: Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, Susitna and Caswell region, Alaska Total Available Funding: Approximately $12,000 per year Focus Areas: -…
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation: Healthy Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: May 05, 2025 Summary The Jessica…
Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant aims to empower…
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.