Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Reel Change Film Fund Grant New Music USA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reel Change Film Fund is a five-year initiative aimed at supporting underrepresented film composers in the industry. It provides grants averaging $20,000 to assist US-based projects in production or post-production.	Not published	Varies
New Glarus Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Glarus Community Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies through annual grants.	Not published	Varies
CACF: Community Trustee Grant Program Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cadillac Area Community Foundation, established in 1988, is dedicated to enhancing community well-being through philanthropy. It provides grants to qualified nonprofit organizations within the Cadillac Area Public School District.	Not published	Varies
Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture, offered by the New York State Council on the Arts, aim to support arts and culture nonprofits with budgets under $10 million.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Escape to Create (E2E) Residency Grant Escape to Create (E2C) · Foundation Not published · Varies Escape to Create (E2C) Residency is a unique multi-disciplinary creative retreat in Seaside, Florida, established in 1993.	Not published	Varies
Arts3C Grant Program Regional Arts & Culture Council · Foundation Not published · Varies To enrich our communities through arts and culture. A thriving region, powered by creativity, with arts and culture in every neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Big Yellow School Bus Grant Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Big Yellow School Bus Grant, offered by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, provides funding to support in-person field trips for Rhode Island schools.	Not published	Up to $500
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant supports diverse arts programs in the greater Kansas City area, enhancing accessibility and quality.	Not published	Varies
G.I.F.T. Program (Grant Initiative Fundraising Team) Community Knights Inc · Foundation Not published · $875 – $5K Community Knights has awarded over $1/2 million in grant funds to the Virginia Peninsula through the quarterly GIFT program since 2013.	Not published	$875 – $5K
Philip L. Van Every Foundation Grants Philip L Van Every Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Philip L. Van Every Foundation provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in North and South Carolina, focusing on education, healthcare, human services, and the arts.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Music & Arts Grant California Casualty · Foundation Not published · $300 The California Casualty Music & Arts Grant supports K-12 public schools facing budget cuts that threaten their music and arts programs.	Not published	$300
Carl R. Blair Award for Commitment to Arts Education Metropolitan Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes educators' dedication to arts integration and arts education in Greenville County Schools	Not published	Varies
Bend Foundation Grant Bend Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bend Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of Bend, Oregon residents by supporting non-profit and public organizations focused on cultural enrichment, environmental protection, and community livability.	Not published	Varies
Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature Grant Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Detlev and Mary Ellen Preissler Fund for the Arts, Music, Design, and Nature supports arts education in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan County.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Sustained Support Midstream Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sustained Support Midstream Grant provides crucial operational funding for arts organizations and Local Arts Agencies in King County.	Not published	Varies
Paxico Blues Fest, Marvine McKeithen Scholarship The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship was created to assist a Wabaunsee County student with expenses related to education in music or the arts, and/or cultural and community advancement.	Not published	$1K
Make/Shift Pitch Haus Competition (Michigan) Grant CultureSource · Foundation Not published · $25K The Make/Shift Pitch Haus Competition, hosted by CultureSource, aims to celebrate Michigan's vibrant creative community by awarding four grants of $25,000 each.	Not published	$25K
Rex Foundation General Grants Rex Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rex Foundation provides grants to organizations working in arts, music, education, environment, indigenous peoples, social justice, and related areas.	Not published	Varies
Diana Atwood Johnson Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Diana Atwood Johnson Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports New London County students with financial need pursuing post-secondary studies in art or environmental fields.	Not published	Up to $8K
Community Fund Grant Arts Council Napa Valley · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K	Not published	$2K – $5K
Every Child Art Experience Grant Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $3K The Every Child Art Experience Grant provides $2,500 to public schools in Connecticut for out-of-school arts activities, prioritizing Alliance and Opportunity Districts.	Not published	$3K
Catalyst Grants The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Catalyst Grants support nonprofit organizations with funding for growth, improvement, and strategic initiatives. Based on historical award patterns, grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000.	Not published	Varies
Community Arts (CA) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Arts (CA) grant program supports community-centered arts and culture projects.	Not published	Varies
Onondaga County Poet Laureate CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A poet laureate program for Onondaga County. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available content.	Not published	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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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