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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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: -…
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation: Healthy Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: May 05, 2025 Summary The Jessica…
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…
Jewell County Community Foundation: Fine Arts Future Development (Solomon Valley) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Jewell…
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,…
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…
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…
Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral String Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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