Last updated June 23, 2026
There are currently 4,975 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
KFF: Interim Grants for Emergent Matters Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kjellstrom Family Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Kjellstrom Family Foundation, established in 2004,…
Overview Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts The mission of the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts is to support established and emerging writers, visual artists and composers by…
Kids at the Bowl Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Youth education and engagement program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and performing arts education…
Kimball Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kimball Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Kimball Foundation Grant Program supports college access, workplace training,…
Kimora Lee Simmons Scholarship Fund Amount: $1,000,000 total fund Overview: Established in 2014 by designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Kimora Lee Simmons in partnership with Rush Philanthropic…
Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Community Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning…
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Focus Areas: - Arts and cultural programming - Active learning and imagination - Creative processes - Community vibrancy through arts engagement - Dance and movement…
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Overview: Established in 1989 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, this fund has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for over 30 years. The fund carries on…
Kirkpatrick Family Fund: Large Grants (more than $15,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kirkpatrick Family Fund Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Kirkpatrick Family…
Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Grants program…
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants Geographic Scope: Carefree/Cave Creek area and surrounding Desert Foothills communities (Arizona) Focus Areas: - Youth education and development programs…
Kleberg Foundation: Arts & Humanities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Kleberg Foundation supports arts…
Knight Family Charitable Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Knight Family Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Knight Family Charitable Foundation, established…
Knight Foundation Advised Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Knight Foundation Advised Fund…
Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Fund Purpose: Foster the artistry and growth of local performers and organizations by providing the opportunity to present programming in the Concert Hall at…
Knight Foundation: Arts Grant Program - Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: John S And James L Knight Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary…
Overview _NOTE: As part of our ongoing effort to improve how we support our grantee partners and communities, we are pausing our Letter of Inquiry (LOI) process. During this period, Knight Foundation…
Knight Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Knight Fund Grant Program, managed by the…
Knopp, Cathy S. Theatrical Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Amount: US $750 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Knopp, Cathy S. Theatrical…
Knott Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc Amount: US $10,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation…
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.
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.
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.