Last updated June 24, 2026
There are currently 4,974 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.
Overview Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) was founded in 2001 as a California 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Its mission is to support individuals in the…
LA County Arts & Culture: Advancement Grant for School Districts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Arts Ed Collective Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The LA County…
LA County Arts & Culture: Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: August 17,…
LA County Arts & Culture: Organizational Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The LA…
LACE: Jacki Apple Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The LACE: Jacki Apple Award provides a $10,000 grant…
Laemmle Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Laemmle Charitable Foundation, founded in 2000, aims to…
Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tahoe Community Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants aim to support…
Overview The Lahontan Community Foundation was founded in 2002 by the members, homeowners and employees of the Lahontan Community. Each year, the Lahontan Community Foundation brings the community…
Laird Norton Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Laird Norton Family Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Laird Norton Family Foundation, based in Seattle, prioritizes…
Lake Champlain Basin- Artist-in-Residence Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Champlain Basin Program Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Lake Champlain Basin…
Lake Mills Area Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Mills Area Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Lake Mills Area Community Foundation provides grants…
Lake Placid Education Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2024 Summary The Lake Placid Education Foundation Grant…
Lakeway Civic Corporation Grant Program Overview: The Lakeway Civic Corporation manages a trust fund that supports projects in the City of Lakeway that benefit its residents. Geographic Scope -…
Lampkin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Lois & Lucy Lampkin Foundation, established in…
Lāna‘i Community Benefit Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Lāna‘i Community Benefit Fund Grant provides…
Lancaster Community and Excellence In Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Lancaster Community and…
Lancaster County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The Lancaster County Community…
Overview Our Story - Celebrating Over 25 Years of Giving The Landfall Foundation was formed as a means for Landfall residents to thoughtfully and confidently extend support to greater Wilmington area…
Landlovers Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Landlovers Foundation Inc. Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Landlovers Foundation Grant, established in 1974, aims to provide…
Landscape for Public Places Award Funder: Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Inc (FGCMD) - Landscape Design Council Focus Area: Landscape design for public spaces Contact: - Phone: 410-396-4842 -…
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.