Grants for Arts

Last updated August 29, 2026

There are currently 4,915 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Youth Academy Financial Aid/Scholarship	Opera Carolina Endowment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Momentum Program	South Arts Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts Grant	Juneau Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Color the Curb: School Safety Program Grant	DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Brennan Family Foundation Grant	The Brennan Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Based Organizations: Project Support Grant	Delaware Division of the Arts	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	The Standard's Corporate Giving Program Grant	The Standard Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $25K
Foundation	The Lilla Jewel Award	Seeding Justice	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant	Scsymmes Foundation	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Graton Artist Opportunity Grant	Sundance Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zemurray Foundation Grant	Zemurray Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ECRAC: Art In Our Schools Grant	East Central Regional Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	Arts Access (ACC) - Community Organizations	Division of the Arts Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tarter / Herman-Crum Grants	Ripley County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	PANO Microgrants	Pano Network Inc	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	The Radical Imagination Artists Grant	Ndn Collective Inc	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Kathleen A. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund	Scranton Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NCAC: LEAD Scholarship Grant	North Carolina Arts Council	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	The Center: Beinecke Visiting Senior Fellowships Grant	National Gallery of Art	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	New York Community Trust - Learning and Healing Through the Arts Grant	Artsconnection Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rotary Club of Appleton: Community Arts Grant	Community Foundation for the Fox Valley	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	John & Elaine Andrist Charitable Trust Grant	Northwest North Dakota Community	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Funding Request Program	Ellene Brit Christiansen Memorial Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Baltimore Fund - General Operating Support (GOS)	Baltimore Office of Promotion	Rolling	$5K – $10K

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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.

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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