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.
Lane Arts Council Spark Award Award Name: Spark Award for Excellence in Teaching Artistry Geographic Scope: Greater Lane County region Purpose: Recognizes the impact of teaching artists serving Lane…
Lane County Cultural Coalition Cultural Opportunity Grants Funder: Oregon Cultural Trust, administered by Lane County Cultural Coalition with support from Lane Arts Council Geographic Scope: Lane…
Lane County Cultural Coalition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Cultural Trust Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Lane County Cultural Coalition Grant supports…
Langendorf Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stanley S. Langendorf Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 28, 2025 Summary The Langendorf Foundation Grant supports…
Large Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $2,000,000 - US $10,000,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary…
Large Creative & Performing Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Notre Dame Du Lac Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Large Creative & Performing Arts…
Large Grant Program Overview: Grants for local nonprofits seeking funding over $5,000 that align with Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth. Geographic Scope: Georgia Focus…
Large Grants Program Award Amount: $10,000 - $25,000 Geographic Scope: Ada County, Idaho Funder: Greater Boise Rotary Foundation (GBRF) Foundation Purpose: Create, promote, maintain and conduct a…
Las Vegas Centennial Commission Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Las Vegas Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Las Vegas Centennial Commission Grant supports initiatives that preserve…
Latin Network for the Visual Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Latin Network for the Visual Arts…
Lattner Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lattner Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Lattner Family Foundation, established in 2006 and located in Delray…
Laura Penny Community Impact Award Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Award Amount: $1,000 toward professional development Overview: Named after former WFSA CEO Laura Penny, this…
Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund Mini-Grant Program Overview: The annual mini-grant program offers small grants for innovative, creative projects related to the LDAMF mission. Since its launch in…
Laurie Pitman Award Award Amount: $5,000 annual award Named After: Laurie Pitman, long-standing AOK Board member who served for 15 years and acted as Board President for over half of that time…
Law Day Poster Art Contest Funder: Chester County Bar Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Chester County, Pennsylvania Status: Active program Background: The Chester County Bar Foundation sponsors…
Lawrence County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Lawrence County Community…
LCF: Open Door Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Lincoln Community Foundation's Open Door Grants offer…
Leach Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation is dedicated to fostering healthy, thriving…
LEAD Conference Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicant must apply utilizing a…
Leadership Award Funder: The Life Center Foundation, Inc. Location: Santa Fe, NM, USA Founded: 1982 Overview The Life Center Foundation offers annual Leadership Awards to support significant…
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.