Grants for Arts

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.

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Koch Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants…

Koch Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship…

Koch Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Koch Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Koch Family Foundation supports individuals in Kansas by promoting arts and…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kodiak Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Kodiak Community Foundation…

Up to US $10,000
KOHLER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kohler Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kohler Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Kohler Foundation Grant focuses on preserving art environments and…

NEW BREMEN FOUNDATION INC · June 30, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Komminsk Family Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: 50-mile radius of New Bremen, Ohio Focus Areas: - Environmental projects - Animal protection - Green space initiatives - Park lands - Artistic…

KORUM FOR KIDS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Korum for Kids Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Korum for Kids Foundation Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Korum for Kids Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the…

KOSASA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Kosasa Foundation Mission In Hawai\`i, the health and resilience of our environment is inextricably linked to our wellbeing as a community and uniqueness as a place. We invest in efforts to…

THE KRESGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kresge Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kresge Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Kresge Artist Fellowships provide $50,000 awards to emerging…

SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kress Conservation Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Kress Conservation Fellowships, offered by the Samuel H. Kress…

SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kress Foundation: Conservation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Kress Foundation's Conservation Grant Program supports projects…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kressa Jean Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…

ALBERT & BESSIE MAE KRONKOSKY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant: Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kronkosky Charitable…

ALBERT & BESSIE MAE KRONKOSKY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant: Children & Youth Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kronkosky Charitable…

Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program supports nonprofit organizations,…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants, administered by…

US $2,000 - US $5,000
THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kurt Weill Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 03, 2024 Summary The Kurt Weill Prize, established by the Kurt Weill…

LAiglon Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

L'Aiglon Foundation: Special Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: L'Aiglon Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary L'Aiglon Foundation, established in 1982,…

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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