Japanese American Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: JA Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Japanese American Community…
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.
Jasper Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jasper Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Jasper Community Foundation Grant supports projects that enhance the…
Jaspers Family Foundation Fund of Worth County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Jaspers…
Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Antiquarian Society Amount: Up to US $2,200 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Jay and Deborah Last Fellowships,…
Jay Cash Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Overview The Columbus Foundation In 1943, during the darkness of…
Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program,…
Jazz Road Tours Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Jazz Road Tours Grants provide financial support for emerging and…
JCAC Scholarships Funder: Johnston County Arts Council in partnership with Johnston Community College Purpose: Recognizing the importance of nurturing the creative spirit and supporting opportunities…
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 Organization: Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana Purpose: Provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Focus…
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…
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…
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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