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.

5,129 grants
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Kentucky Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Department of Education Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Peer Advisory Network (KPAN) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $500 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Peer Advisory Network (KPAN) provides vital…

US $1,500 - US $3,300 in in-kind support
KENTUCKY CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Performing Arts: Spaces For All Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Performing Arts Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $3,300 in in-kind support Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary…

Up to US $5,000
Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kentucky Touring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Kentucky Touring Grant is a matching grant designed to enhance…

THE KERR FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kerr Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kerr Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Kerr Foundation Inc. offers grants to 501(c)3 organizations, focusing on education,…

KETTERING FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kettering Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kettering Family Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Kettering Family Foundation, established in 1956, supports diverse…

LORAS COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kevin Koch Writing Prize Overview: Award recognizing the legacy of Dr. Kevin Koch ('81), Professor of English, by honoring excellence in student writing. Focus Areas: - Creative writing - Poetry -…

Lower East Side Printshop, Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Keyholder Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lower East Side Printshop, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Keyholder Residency at Lower East Side Printshop offers…

THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

KFF: Challenge Grants & Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kjellstrom Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Kjellstrom Family…

THE KJELLSTROM FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

KFF: Interim Grants for Emergent Matters Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kjellstrom Family Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Kjellstrom Family Foundation, established in 2004,…

RICHARD P & LAURINE KIMMEL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts The mission of the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts is to support established and emerging writers, visual artists and composers by…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kids at the Bowl Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Youth education and engagement program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and performing arts education…

THE KIMBALL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kimball Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kimball Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Kimball Foundation Grant Program supports college access, workplace training,…

RUSH PHILANTHROPIC ARTS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kimora Lee Simmons Scholarship Fund Amount: $1,000,000 total fund Overview: Established in 2014 by designer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Kimora Lee Simmons in partnership with Rush Philanthropic…

South Central Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Community Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning…

Approximately $6 million annually (FY 2023)
LAWTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AFFILIATED · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kirkpatrick Family Fund Overview: Established in 1989 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, this fund has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for over 30 years. The fund carries on…

Nearly $6 million awarded in fiscal year 2023; individual grants vary
ALBERS FAMILY AFFILIATED FUND OF OCCF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kirkpatrick Family Fund Focus Areas: - Arts and cultural programming - Active learning and imagination - Creative processes - Community vibrancy through arts engagement - Dance and movement…

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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