Justamere Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Justamere Foundation: Grants That Make a Real Impact Status: ACTIVE Funder: Justamere Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Justamere Foundation focuses on removing barriers to…
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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THE FORD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
JustFilms Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ford Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary JustFilms Grants, funded by the Ford Foundation, supports artist-driven documentary and emerging media…
US $5,000 - US $50,000
IR TUA KD&ML STEADLEY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation
K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: K.D. and M.L. Steadley Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The K.D. and M.L.…
Up to US $10,000
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kahuku Wind Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The Kahuku Wind Community Fund, established by the…
US $3,000
Kala Art Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kala Curatorial Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kala Art Institute Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview Kala Art Institute Founded in 1974 by Archana Horsting and…
Kala Art Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kala’s Fellowship Residency Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kala Art Institute Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Kala Fellowship Program offers innovative artists a…
Kalispel Tribe of Indians · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalispel Tribe of Indians Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant, established by the Kalispel Tribe of…
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THE KANTZLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kantzler Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kantzler Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Kantzler Foundation Grant offers financial support to qualified public institutions and…
US $500 - US $10,000
Karen Colina Wilson Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Grant…
US $500 - US $25,000
THE KARMA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Karma Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Karma Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Karma Foundation, established in 1996, provides grants to…
SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Kathleen A. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Fund Purpose: Support students pursuing secondary degrees in the arts Geographic Scope: Scranton, Pennsylvania Eligibility: - Graduating from Scranton High…
KATHLEEN PATTON WESTBY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation Grant aims to enhance the…
Up to $13,000
Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Memorial Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program awarded to high school graduates who demonstrate a commitment to living an inspired life and embody the values of Kathryn…
LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Kathy Beth Kantor Memorial Fund Purpose: Support student photographers in honor of photographer Kathy Beth Kantor Established By: Dr. Edward Kantor (Kathy's father) and generously supported by…
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CHAIM FANNY LOUIS BENJAMIN ANNE AND FLORENCE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Kaufman Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kaufman Memorial Trust Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Kaufman Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in the Detroit…
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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
KCCF: Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The KCCF Community Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in…
Up to US $5,000
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
KCCF: KREMC Operation Round Up Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The KCCF: KREMC Operation…
Up to US $5,000
KITSAP COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kitsap Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Kitsap Community Foundation…
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KEENELAND FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Keeneland Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keeneland Foundation Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Keeneland Foundation Grant supports Kentucky-based 501c organizations, prioritizing…
US $2,500 - US $50,000
KELLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Keller Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keller Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Keller Foundation Grant, established in 1980, aims to support…
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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