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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kelley Hritz Memorial Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Kelley…

KEWEENAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keweenaw Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund provides…

Approximately US $15,000
KELLY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kelly Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelly Family Foundation Inc. Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Kelly Family Foundation Grant is…

GREATER OLEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kelsey "Kelso" Shea Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Kelsey "Kelso" Shea Memorial Scholarship,…

THE KELVIN & ELEANOR SMITH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation provides financial…

HARRIS & ELIZA KEMPNER FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kempner Fund: Core Grants: Vibrant Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund's…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kenai Peninsula Foundation Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Kenai Peninsula Foundation…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kendall’s Kindness Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…

KENT CULTURAL ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

KENNY Award Funder: The Hedgelawn Foundation (Ben and Judy Kohl Trustees) and Kent County Arts Council Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland Award Type: Recognition award for excellence and service…

Approximately US $100
KENNY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kenny Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenny Family Foundation Amount: Approximately US $100 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Kenny Family Foundation Grant offers…

US $1,000 - US $59,999
Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Arts Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 - US $59,999 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Kentucky Arts Partnership Grant provides vital…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Arts Rising Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary Overview Kentucky Arts Rising Grant The Kentucky Arts Council is now…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Crafted Program (KY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Crafted Program supports Kentucky's visual and craft artists by…

KENTUCKY FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Foundation For Women: Artist Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Foundation For Women Inc Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Foundation for Women offers the Artist…

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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