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.
Jewell County Community Foundation: Fine Arts Future Development (Solomon Valley) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Jewell…
JFI Grants (Completion Funding Program) Overview: The Jewish Film Institute's Grants provide finishing funds to original, independent films and media projects that explore Jewish history, life,…
JFLA Mini Grant For Japanese Arts & Culture Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: United States-Japan Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The JFLA Mini Grant for…
JFNY: Grants for Arts & Cultural Exchange Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japan Foundation, New York Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The JFNY Grant for Arts & Cultural Exchange…
Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral String Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral…
Jim Henson Foundation: Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jim Henson Foundation Amount: US $4,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Jim Henson Foundation offers annual grants…
Overview About The Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation is a non-profit corporation established by Joan and Tim Fenton for the purpose of promoting charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary…
Joan Mitchell Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Joan Mitchell Fellowship supports 15 US-based artists…
Joan Sargen Avila Beach Communities Enrichment Fund Funder: Avila Beach Community Foundation (funded by Joan Sargen donation) Geographic Scope: Greater Avila Beach communities Purpose: This fund…
Joe Beeler Foundation Scholarships Funder: Cowboy Artists of America Joe Beeler Foundation Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears to be open nationally) Focus Areas: Western art development through…
John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest North Dakota Community Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The John & Elaine…
John & Julia Onete Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the Fox…
Overview John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation The John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation is a private family foundation that was created in the early 1980's by John A. and Marlene L. Boll. We are…
John and Barbara Grant Awards - Organization Grants Funder: St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles (SASLA) Established: 2013, in memory of John Grant (past president) through a generous gift from…
John and Barbara Grant Awards - Scholarship Grants Funder: St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles (SASLA) Established: 2013, in memory of John Grant (past president) through a generous gift from Barbara…
John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The John and Dorotha VanNess…
John Ben Snow Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Ben Snow Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Foundation provides funding…
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant…
John Chervinsky Emerging Photographer Scholarship Overview: The John Chervinsky Emerging Photographer Scholarship was established in June 2016 to recognize, encourage, and reward photographers with…
John Franzén Grant for the Arts Award Amount: $25,000 (single grant) Recurrence: Annual Geographic Scope: Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, DC Program Overview: The John Franzén Grant for the…
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.