Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
BGDM Black Directors Grant Brown Girls Doc Mafia Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
Emergency Readiness Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Grants supporting cultural organizations in ongoing efforts to mitigate previous impacts from emergency events and prepare for future threats.	Not published	Up to $5K
Impact100 DC Grant Program IMPACT100 DC · Foundation Not published · $100K The Impact100 DC Grant Program empowers women to support nonprofit organizations tackling systemic inequities in the Washington, DC area.	Not published	$100K
Corrine and Henry Bower Memorial Foundation Grant Corinne R & Henry Bower Memorial · Foundation Not published · $8K The Corrine and Henry Bower Memorial Foundation Grant offers approximately $35,000 annually to support wellness, education, and visual arts programs in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.	Not published	$8K
School of Visual Arts (SVA) Summer Residency Program Scholarship The American Turkish Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Turkish Society awards an annual scholarship to Turkish artists to attend the School of Visual Arts Summer Residency Program in New York City. Address: 2 Park Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10016	Not published	Varies
Heart of Canal Street Donations Grant Potawatomi Hotel & Casino · Foundation Not published · Varies Heart of Canal Street, established in 1994 by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, focuses on enhancing the lives of children in southeastern Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Early-Career Artist Research & Development Grant Forecast Public Art · Foundation Not published · $3K The Early-Career Artist Research & Development Grant supports Minnesota-based early-career artists engaged in public art research and development.	Not published	$3K
McMurry Foundation Grant The McMurry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McMurry Foundation Grant, established in 1998, focuses on enhancing the well-being of communities in Wyoming, particularly in Natrona County.	Not published	Varies
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust Grant Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust, established in 1981, supports educational, cultural, and health care initiatives in Arkansas and Texas.	Not published	Varies
AIA Triangle Design Awards AIA Triangle · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual awards program celebrating design excellence in the Triangle region (North Carolina), recognizing outstanding architectural projects and professionals.	Not published	Varies
State Historic Preservation Office Administration Department · State Not published · Varies Communities with Heritage Preservation Commissions that are Certified Local Governments (CLGs) may apply for matching grants for local historic preservation projects.	Not published	Varies
Sheldon Family Foundation Grant Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sheldon Family Foundation Grant, offered by the Scranton Area Community Foundation, invites applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the Endless Mountains region.	Not published	Up to $10K
NAC: Arts Accessibility for Event Services Grant Nebraska Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Nebraska Arts Council offers the Arts Accessibility for Event Services grant to provide reimbursement funds for services that enhance access to arts events.	Not published	Up to $2K
TCA Texas Arts Create 2 Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K The TCA Texas Arts Create 2 Grant, offered by the Texas Commission on the Arts, aims to support Established Minority Arts Organizations with budgets exceeding $50,000.	Not published	$3K
Covington Education Foundation Grant The Troy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Covington Education Foundation Grant supports educational enrichment projects in Covington, Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Colburn Foundation Grant Colburn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colburn Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to classical music, emphasizing excellence in education, performance, and preservation of the genre.	Not published	Varies
ISF Narrative Film Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K The ISF Narrative Film Grant, established by the Islamic Scholarship Fund, supports emerging Muslim filmmakers by providing funding for narrative films in production or post-production stages.	Not published	$20K
Communication and Public Opinion Grant United States - Japan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to ¥1,900,000 The Communication and Public Opinion Grant, offered by the United States-Japan Foundation, aims to foster understanding between American and Japanese people through various projects.	Not published	Up to ¥1,900,000
Aslan Foundation Grant The Aslan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aslan Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Knoxville area, focusing on arts, culture, animal welfare, and historic preservation.	Not published	Varies
Burrell Family Scholarship Grant Crown Point Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Burrell Family Scholarship, administered by the Crown Point Community Foundation, supports South Lake County residents pursuing degrees in visual or performing arts.	Not published	Varies
Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Grant The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Cleveland, focusing on creativity, fiscal responsibility, and dynamic leadership.	Not published	Varies
Ted & Shannon Skokos Foundation Grant The Ted and Shannon Skokos Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ted & Shannon Skokos Foundation Grant, established in 2008, supports nonprofit organizations in arts, education, humanity, and faith.	Not published	Varies
TCA Texas Arts Create 3 Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K The Texas Arts Create 3 Grant, offered by the Texas Commission on the Arts, aims to bolster Texas's creative economy by supporting established arts organizations with budgets between $1 million and $5 million.	Not published	$3K
Harbor Point Charitable Foundation Grant Harbor Point Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harbor Point Charitable Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for underserved adults and children in the Bay Area.	Not published	Varies

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About 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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