Grants for Arts

Last updated August 29, 2026

There are currently 4,915 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Community Grants	Mt Pleasant Area Community Fnd	Rolling	Up to $18K
Foundation	Bravo Greater Des Moines: Capital Project Grant	Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc	Rolling	$15K – $125K
Foundation	International Cultural Partnerships (ICP) Grants Program	Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Entergy Micro Grants	Entergy Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Mary K. Chapman Foundation Grant	The HA & Mary K Chapman Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10M
Foundation	Creative Equations Fund (CEF) - Performing Arts Grant	Brooklyn Arts Council Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Hollyfield Foundation Grant	The Hollyfield Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sid W. Richardson Grant: Human Services. K-12 Education, or Cultural Organizations	Sid W Richardson Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alexa Rose Fellow	Alexa Rose Howell Cultural Foundation	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	NCAC: Sustaining Support for Arts Organizations Grant	North Carolina Arts Council	Rolling	$8K – $65K
Foundation	MSAC Creativity Grants for Projects	Maryland State Arts Council	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	Camargo Fellowship	The Camargo Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 2 Funding	Arts Council of New Orleans	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants	Communitygiving	Rolling	$3K – $20K
Foundation	Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant	Kalispel Tribe of Indians	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	America 250 Grants	Marion Community Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Grant	Charles and Joan Hermanowski	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Cleveland Foundation: Equity in the Arts Grant	The Cleveland Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $30K
Foundation	Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency Grant	Highpoint Center For Printmaking	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth)	Illinois Prairie Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Chicken & Egg Award	Chicken & Egg Films Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Powell Foundation Grant Program	The Powell Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Central Berkshire Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	Bartol Arts Education Grant	Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation	Rolling	$7K

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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.

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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