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

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the grants for arts matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 4,873 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Trust Management Services Grant - Mid Valley Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant - Mid Valley Region, funded by the Braemar Charitable Trust, supports Oregon non-profit organizations focusing on education, community service, arts, culture, youth activities, and historical…	Not published	Up to $15K
FAO: Nelsonville Community Foundation Grants Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Nelsonville Community Foundation Grants support projects that enhance the community's quality of life across five vital areas: arts and culture, economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health services.	Not published	$500 – $5K
WCF: Community Grant Program Whitefish Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $10,000 The WCF Community Grant Program supports capital projects for small nonprofits in the Flathead Valley, enhancing community welfare.	Not published	Up to US $10,000
Assembly Peer Leadership Program Recess Activities Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Peer Leadership is a paid program from January through August that offers opportunities for young people ages 18-26 to build upon their artmaking, leadership, and advocacy skills.	Not published	Up to $1K
Project: Hatched Chicken & Egg Films Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
R2AC: Fellowship Award Grant Region 2 Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $6K The R2AC Fellowship Award, supported by the McKnight Foundation, offers $6,000 yearly to individual artists in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, and Lake of the Woods counties, Minnesota.	Not published	$6K
Mid Atlantic Tours Grants Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Mid Atlantic Tours Grants program supports presenters in the mid-Atlantic region who engage Roster Artists during their project periods.	Not published	Up to $2K
Anderson Children's Foundation Grants Anderson Childrens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The Anderson Children's Foundation, established in 1970 by Irene W. Anderson, aims to address the unmet needs of children of diverse backgrounds in the Coachella Valley, California.	Not published	Up to $80K
Black and Brown Artists Grant Program Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies ArtsWave is the engine for the Cincinnati region’s arts.	Not published	Varies
Exhibition Grant Artis Contemporary Israeli Art Fundinc · Foundation Not published · Varies Artis supports contemporary artists from Israel whose work addresses aesthetic, social, and political questions that inspire reflection and debate. Artis is a nonprofit organization based in New York.	Not published	Varies
MetroWest Fund for Arts & Culture Grant Program Community Foundation for MetroWest Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The MetroWest Fund for Arts & Culture Grant Program supports arts and cultural initiatives that enhance community engagement and diversity appreciation.	Not published	Up to $10K
ASCA: Workshop Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The ASCA Workshop Grants provide funding for unique arts-related activities in Alaska, enabling community participation in disciplines like visual arts, music, and theater.	Not published	$500 – $2K
WV Humanities: Minigrants The West Virginia Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The West Virginia Humanities Council is sorry to report that, due to federally mandated cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), our statewide grantmaking is suspended immediately.	Not published	Varies
Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program City of Rohnert Park Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program (approved by City Council Feb 10, 2026), funded by the Rohnert Park Foundation, is an annual program (July to July) with a $30,000/year budget funding $2,000 for each of 15 city-owned traffic…	Not published	Up to $2K
Operating Grants Arts Commission Grants · State Not published · $750K – $3M Operating Grants aim to help nonprofit arts organizations maintain financial stability, build organizational capacity, improve artist programs, and distribute their programs throughout the community.	Not published	$750K – $3M
Canton Community Fund Grants Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Canton Community Fund Grants, administered by the Northern New York Community Foundation, support local non-profits to enhance community life in Canton, NY.	Not published	Up to $2K
Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Celebrates, promotes, and supports the arts in Northern Virginia.	Not published	Up to $20K
Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund Grant Fashion Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K The Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund, established by the Fashion Scholarship Fund in 2020, honors the legacy of visionary designer Virgil Abloh.	Not published	$10K
Louetta M. Cowden Foundation Grant Louetta M Cowden Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louetta M. Cowden Foundation, established in 1964, aims to enhance educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives in Kansas City, Missouri.	Not published	Varies
The Saints Arts Grants The Saints · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Saints Arts Grants support theater, dance, music, and multi-disciplinary organizations in their artistic endeavors. Grants of up to $6,500 are available for projects taking place from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.	Not published	Up to $7K
Jacques Parker and Marie Deguard Scholarship Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jacques Parker and Marie Deguard Scholarship, offered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, supports high school seniors in the region pursuing higher education in visual arts or architecture.	Not published	Varies
Walter O & Blanch Elliot Castello Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Walter O & Blanch Elliot Castello Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students pursuing higher education at four-year universities, community colleges, or vocational schools.	Not published	Up to $1K
Tobacco Valley Community Foundation Grants Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Tobacco Valley Community Foundation (TVCF) offers grants to support local organizations in the Tobacco Valley region, including West Kootenai, Eureka, Rexford, Trego, Fortine, and Stryker.	Not published	$500
Community Arts Mini Grants Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

Showing 3313–3336 of 4,873

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow grants for arts down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

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.

Get a shortlist of grants for arts built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department