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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Annual Grants (Endowed Funds)	Greater Tacoma Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Trust Management Services Grant - Mid Valley Region	Braemar Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	FAO: Nelsonville Community Foundation Grants	Foundation for Appalachian Ohio	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	WCF: Community Grant Program	Whitefish Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Assembly Peer Leadership Program	Recess Activities Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Project: Hatched	Chicken & Egg Films Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	R2AC: Fellowship Award Grant	Region 2 Arts Council	Rolling	$6K
Foundation	Mid Atlantic Tours Grants	Mid Atlantic Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Anderson Children's Foundation Grants	Anderson Childrens Foundation	Rolling	Up to $80K
Foundation	Black and Brown Artists Grant Program	Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Exhibition Grant	Artis Contemporary Israeli Art Fundinc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MetroWest Fund for Arts & Culture Grant Program	Community Foundation For	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	ASCA: Workshop Grants	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	WV Humanities: Minigrants	The West Virginia Humanities Council	Rolling	Varies
State	Operating Grants	Arts Commission Grants	Rolling	$750K – $3M
Foundation	Canton Community Fund Grants	Northern New York Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts	The Community Foundation for Northern	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Virgil Abloh™ "Post-Modern" Scholarship Fund Grant	Fashion Scholarship Fund	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Louetta M. Cowden Foundation Grant	Louetta M Cowden Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Saints Arts Grants	The Saints	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Jacques Parker and Marie Deguard Scholarship Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Walter O & Blanch Elliot Castello Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Tobacco Valley Community Foundation Grants	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Community Arts Mini Grants	Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies

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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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