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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Season for Sharing Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $50K The Season for Sharing Grant supports non-profit organizations in Arizona, focusing on children, families, arts, education, and older adults.	Not published	$8K – $50K
Brooklyn Arts Fund & Local Arts Support Grant Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K Funded by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), this money is for arts and cultural projects that contribute to creative experiences for audiences in Brooklyn.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Teiger Foundation Climate Action Focus Grant Teiger Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Teiger Foundation supports contemporary visual art with a primary focus on curators.	Not published	Varies
First Horizon Foundation Grant (Alabama) First Horizon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Horizon Foundation Grant in Alabama supports various community initiatives, focusing on arts, education, environment, financial literacy, and health.	Not published	Varies
Upper Bucks Community Fund - Erwin J. and Gertrude K. Neusch Fund Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K	Not published	$1K – $10K
Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival - Best Documentary Short Award Zeitgeist Center for Arts · Foundation Not published · $500	Not published	$500
Arts Council for Long Beach: Professional Development Microgrants Grant Public Corp for the Arts of the City of Long Beach · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Arts Council for Long Beach offers Professional Development Microgrants to support local artists in enhancing their skills through workshops and conferences.	Not published	Up to $500
Alonzo Davis Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alonzo Davis Fellowship, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports outstanding American writers, visual artists, and composers of African or Latin American descent.	Not published	Varies
OCCA Summer Camps - Scholarship Oregon Coast Council for the Arts · Foundation Not published · 25% - 90% discount on camp tuition Scholarship funding for students who wish to attend OCCA summer arts camps but for whom tuition costs are a barrier to participation.	Not published	25% - 90% discount on camp tuition
San Antonio Area African American Community Fund Grant San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The San Antonio Area African American Community Fund Grant, supported by the San Antonio Area Foundation, aims to empower nonprofits that serve the African American community in Bexar County.	Not published	Up to $50K
City of Carlsbad Community Arts Grants: For Educational Institutions and Affiliated Groups - Arts in Schools City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Division · State Not published · Up to $4K The City of Carlsbad Community Arts Grants support educational institutions and affiliated groups in enhancing arts education through various programs.	Not published	Up to $4K
Bank of America Client Foundation Grant Program Bank of America Client Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Bank of America Client Foundation Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, FL and Delaware, focusing on arts, education, historic preservation, and human services.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Murco Foundation Grants Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Murco Foundation Grants, managed by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, focus on advancing education and the arts within the greater Wausau area and Marathon County.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Boost Nassau Nonprofit and Special-Purpose District Grant Nassau County, New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The Boost Nassau Nonprofit and Special-Purpose District Grant provides essential financial support to nonprofits affected by COVID-19 in Nassau County.	Not published	Varies
Cultural Enrichment Sponsorships Travel Portland · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel Portland provides sponsorship support for annual cultural celebrations, cultural festivals, cultural awareness events, and/or fundraisers for organizations that primarily serve multicultural, women, LGBTQIA2S+, unhoused and/or…	Not published	Varies
Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants El Pomar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in the Pikes Peak region, emphasizing arts and culture, education, health, and community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
NYSCA Encore Grants New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The NYSCA Encore Grants are designed to support returning Staten Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in presenting significant artistic and cultural programming across various disciplines.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Bryan Area Foundation Grants Bryan Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bryan Area Foundation (Bryan, OH) makes grants to community-based projects/programs (recreation, education, athletics, cultural, youth & senior programs) via two tracks: standard grants for requests over $2,500 and Founders Grants for…	Not published	Varies
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts Indian Pueblo Cultural Center · Foundation Not published · $3K Named in honor of Manuel "Bob" Chavez of Cochiti Pueblo, who dedicated 50 years as a volunteer teaching art at St. Catherine's Indian School.	Not published	$3K
TCA Cultural District Project Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K – $250K The TCA Cultural District Project, initiated by the Texas Commission on the Arts, aims to foster economic and cultural development through arts-driven initiatives.	Not published	$3K – $250K
Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund Grant Bartlesville Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund Grant, offered by the Bartlesville Community Foundation, supports civic projects and arts education in Bartlesville.	Not published	Up to $3K
Jean T. Grant Scholarship Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Jean T. Grant Scholarship, established by The Columbus Foundation, honors the legacy of Jean Terry Grant, a devoted librarian and arts advocate.	Not published	$1K
Cabarrus County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Cabarrus County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to enhance local initiatives through competitive grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $10K
Fall Community Action Grants Program Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Fall Community Action Grants Program, initiated by the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions within an 11-county area in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio.	Not published	Up to $20K

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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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