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.

5,129 grants
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JOHN W AND EFFIE E SPEAS MEMORIAL TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Last Updated: October 11, 2024 Summary The John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas…

Johnson Controls Foundation · Rolling / Open State

Johnson Controls Foundation's grant program supports organizations with a focus on culture and the arts, education, health and social services, and civic activities. Funding is intended to…

$10,000 - $30,000 per year (total available)
THE GREATER HARTFORD CHAPTER OF · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Jolidon Grants for Projects Purpose: To bring new audiences to the pipe organ and to deepen appreciation of the instrument in the general public. Funding Source: The Greater Hartford Chapter of the…

More than US $100,000
The Jolley Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jolley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jolley Foundation Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Jolley Foundation Grant offers up to $100,000 to charitable…

THE STATELINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stateline Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,100 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jon "J.D." Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Jon "J.D." Sakamoto Memorial Scholarship Fund,…

AMERICAN THEATRE WING INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jonathan Larson Grants Overview: The Jonathan Larson Grant is an unconditional investment in individual emerging musical theatre writers—composers, lyricists, and librettists—to support and safeguard…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jonathan Toppel Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for Palm…

THE JONES FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jones Family Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Organizations operating within a 30-mile radius of Red Wing, Minnesota Eligible Applicants: - Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations…

THE JONES FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jones Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Jones Family Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Jones Family Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the vitality of Red…

JOSEPH E BEAUCHAMP CHARITABLE TRUST XXXXX3007 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph E. Beauchamp Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph E. Beauchamp Charitable Trust Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The Joseph E. Beauchamp Charitable Trust Grant supports…

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joseph Gatto Memorial Scholarship Purpose: Honor the memory of Joseph Gatto, founding Chair of the LACHSA Visual Arts Department Eligibility: Visual Arts students who demonstrate: - Artistic merit -…

US $1,000 - US $3,000
J J MILLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph J. Miller Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph J. Miller Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Joseph J. Miller Foundation Grant supports…

THE JOSEPH & MERCEDES MCMICKING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joseph And Mercedes Mcmicking Foundation Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation…

JOSEPH ROBERT FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph Robert Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Robert Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Joseph Robert Foundation Grant provides essential…

JOSEPH RIPPEY CHARITABLE TR XXXXX9001 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Grant supports…

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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