Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 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. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Youth Academy Financial Aid/Scholarship Opera Carolina Endowment · Foundation Not published · Varies Opera Carolina offers tuition assistance/scholarships for students enrolled in Youth Academy programming.	Not published	Varies
Momentum Program South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Strengthen touring capacity of Southern dance companies	Not published	$10K
Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts, established by the Juneau Community Foundation, aims to support arts and education initiatives in Skagway and northern Southeast Alaska.	Not published	Up to $10K
Color the Curb: School Safety Program Grant DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Color the Curb: School Safety Program invites District-based artists to create large-scale murals at intersections near three DC Public Schools in Washington, DC.	Not published	Up to $30K
Brennan Family Foundation Grant The Brennan Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brennan Family Foundation, established in 1990 by Edward J. Brennan, aims to support charitable, educational, and religious institutions.	Not published	Varies
Community Based Organizations: Project Support Grant Delaware Division of the Arts · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Community Based Organizations: Project Support Grant, offered by the Delaware Division of the Arts, aims to support arts initiatives led by non-profit organizations whose primary mission is not the arts.	Not published	$2K – $10K
The Standard's Corporate Giving Program Grant The Standard Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $25K The Standard's Corporate Giving Program emphasizes community support and employee engagement, reflecting its foundational mission to enhance financial well-being.	Not published	$500 – $25K
The Lilla Jewel Award Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies Named in honor of artist, radical feminist, and suffragist Lilla Jewel, this award was created to address the inequities that women and artists of marginalized genders experience by resourcing and amplifying Oregon-based artists who…	Not published	Varies
F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant Scsymmes Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Greenville County, South Carolina, by supporting charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives.	Not published	$20K
Graton Artist Opportunity Grant Sundance Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences.	Not published	Varies
Zemurray Foundation Grant Zemurray Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zemurray Foundation Grant aims to enhance community well-being by promoting educational and health opportunities, environmental sustainability, and cultural vibrancy.	Not published	Varies
Arts Access (ACC) - Community Organizations Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports small budget projects that include the presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Rolling deadlines until funding expires; submit at least 6 weeks before event.	Not published	Varies
Tarter / Herman-Crum Grants Ripley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Tarter / Herman-Crum Grants, offered by the Ripley County Community Foundation, are designed to enhance the quality of life for residents in Osgood and its surrounding areas.	Not published	Up to $3K
PANO Microgrants Pano Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K	Not published	$500 – $1K
The Radical Imagination Artists Grant NDN Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Radical Imagination Artists Grant, funded by Ndn Collective Inc, offers $50,000 grants for one year to individual Indigenous artists, artist cooperatives, and small nonprofits.	Not published	$50K
Kathleen A. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support students pursuing secondary degrees in the arts	Not published	Varies
NCAC: LEAD Scholarship Grant North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $4K The NCAC: LEAD Scholarship Grant supports arts administrators new to accessibility, enabling them to develop inclusive programs for artists and audiences with disabilities.	Not published	$4K
The Center: Beinecke Visiting Senior Fellowships Grant National Gallery of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts offers Beinecke Visiting Senior Fellowships for scholars to conduct full-time research in the visual arts.	Not published	Up to $8K
New York Community Trust - Learning and Healing Through the Arts Grant Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Develop and adapt programs for students' remote learning, connecting students, families, teachers and school communities with creative opportunities to support healing from trauma. New York City public schools in high-need areas	Not published	Varies
Rotary Club of Appleton: Community Arts Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · US $500 - US $1,500 The Rotary Club of Appleton Community Arts Grant aims to enhance access to the arts for all individuals in Appleton and the Fox Cities.	Not published	US $500 - US $1,500
John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust Grant Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust aims to enhance the quality of life in northwest North Dakota through its grantmaking approach.	Not published	$500
Funding Request Program Ellene Brit Christiansen Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The fund contracts with a single entity, which may include:	Not published	Varies
Creative Baltimore Fund - General Operating Support (GOS) Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Provides core support for established arts or cultural organizations that benefit the public and are artistically or culturally vibrant.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Individual Arts Fellowship Nebraska Arts Council · State Not published · Varies Merit award for individual artists for presentations, training, research, or creation of new art.	Not published	Varies

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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 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. 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, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 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, 47% 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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