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.

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Jerome Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerome Foundation: Arts Organization Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: April 07, 2025 Summary The Jerome Foundation provides Arts…

Jerome Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships provide vital support…

REX FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jerry Garcia Award Purpose: In memory of Grateful Dead guitarist and founding Rex board member Jerry Garcia, this award is designed to honor and support individuals and groups that work to encourage…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
JERRY METCALF FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry Metcalf Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerry Metcalf Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Jerry Metcalf Foundation Grant, established in…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jessica Stevens Community Foundation Grant Cycle Geographic Scope: Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, Susitna and Caswell region, Alaska Total Available Funding: Approximately $12,000 per year Focus Areas: -…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant aims to empower…

Jewish Film Institute · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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,…

UNITED STATES - JAPAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Japanese American Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE JIM HENSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO INC · Closed · Annual Foundation

JLSA Community Grants Program Funder: Junior League of San Antonio Inc (San Antonio, TX, US) Purpose: Each spring, the Junior League of San Antonio awards cash grants to organizations to help fund…

JOAN AND TIM FENTON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE JOAN MITCHELL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

AVILA BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

Cowboy Artists of America Joe Beeler Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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