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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

John & Julia Onete Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the Fox…

JOHN A & MARLENE L BOLL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation The John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation is a private family foundation that was created in the early 1980's by John A. and Marlene L. Boll. We are…

SAINT ANDREWS SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES INC · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

John and Barbara Grant Awards - Organization Grants Funder: St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles (SASLA) Established: 2013, in memory of John Grant (past president) through a generous gift from…

SAINT ANDREWS SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES INC · August 31, 2026 · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

John and Barbara Grant Awards - Scholarship Grants Funder: St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles (SASLA) Established: 2013, in memory of John Grant (past president) through a generous gift from Barbara…

NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The John and Dorotha VanNess…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
THE JOHN BEN SNOW FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Ben Snow Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Ben Snow Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Foundation provides funding…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TR UW #839158 · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant…

THE GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John Chervinsky Emerging Photographer Scholarship Overview: The John Chervinsky Emerging Photographer Scholarship was established in June 2016 to recognize, encourage, and reward photographers with…

Capitol Hill Community Foundation · October 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

John Franzén Grant for the Arts Award Amount: $25,000 (single grant) Recurrence: Annual Geographic Scope: Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, DC Program Overview: The John Franzén Grant for the…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
The John J Leidy Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

John J. Leidy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John J. Leidy Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The John J. Leidy Foundation, established in 1957,…

JOHN M ROSS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John M. Ross Foundation - Major Capital Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M. Ross Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The John M. Ross Foundation offers a Major Capital Grant to support…

JOHN M ROSS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John M. Ross Foundation - Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M. Ross Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The John M. Ross Foundation offers program…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Ostrom Enders II Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $4,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The John…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

John S. Renner Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The John S. Renner Memorial…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund Grant,…

TA JOHN W AND ANNA H · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wesley Hanes And Anna Hodgin Hanes Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The John W. and Edna McManus Shepard Fund, managed by The Columbus…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
PORTER JOHN W TUW · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. Porter Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John W. Porter Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The John W. Porter Trust Grant, established in 1947, aims…

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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