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.
Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Grant aims to enhance the…
Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Memorial Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program awarded to high school graduates who demonstrate a commitment to living an inspired life and embody the values of Kathryn…
Kathy Beth Kantor Memorial Fund Purpose: Support student photographers in honor of photographer Kathy Beth Kantor Established By: Dr. Edward Kantor (Kathy's father) and generously supported by…
Kaufman Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kaufman Memorial Trust Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Kaufman Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in the Detroit…
KCCF: Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The KCCF Community Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in…
KCCF: KREMC Operation Round Up Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The KCCF: KREMC Operation…
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kitsap Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Kitsap Community Foundation…
Keeneland Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keeneland Foundation Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Keeneland Foundation Grant supports Kentucky-based 501c organizations, prioritizing…
Keller Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keller Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Keller Foundation Grant, established in 1980, aims to support…
Kelley Hritz Memorial Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Kelley…
Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keweenaw Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund provides…
Kelly Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelly Family Foundation Inc. Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Kelly Family Foundation Grant is…
Kelsey "Kelso" Shea Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Kelsey "Kelso" Shea Memorial Scholarship,…
Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation provides financial…
Kempner Fund: Core Grants: Vibrant Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund's…
Kenai Peninsula Foundation Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Kenai Peninsula Foundation…
Kendall’s Kindness Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…
Overview Fellowship in Arts Management The Kennedy Center Fellowship in Arts Management Program (KC FAM), in partnership with the Arts Management Program at American University, offers a merit-based…
KENNY Award Funder: The Hedgelawn Foundation (Ben and Judy Kohl Trustees) and Kent County Arts Council Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland Award Type: Recognition award for excellence and service…
Kenny Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenny Family Foundation Amount: Approximately US $100 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Kenny Family Foundation Grant offers…
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.