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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kettering Family Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Kettering Family Foundation, established in 1956, supports diverse…
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 -…
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…
Keystone Savings Foundation Grant - Requests Above $25,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keystone Savings Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: July 03, 2025 Summary The Keystone Savings…
Keystone Savings Foundation Grant - Requests Under $25,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keystone Savings Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Keystone Savings…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Kinder Morgan Foundation projects must benefit only K-12 children.The program's focus areas are academic projects, including tutoring, and arts education projects. - Organization: Kinder Morgan…
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…
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…
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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