Grants for Arts

Last updated August 29, 2026

There are currently 4,915 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	GMF: Cycle 1	Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New England Dance Fund Grant	New England Foundation for the Arts	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Arts Learning Grants	Oregon Arts Commission	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Williamsburg Community Foundation Community Grants	Greater Williamsburg Community Trust	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Andrews/Bernard Award	Decentralized Pictures Foundation Inc	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Veterans Creative Arts Festival (VCAF) Grant	American Legion Auxiliary Fndn	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Arkansas Heritage - Individual Artist Fellowship	Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	L.I.F.T. Fund (Leveraged Investment for Federal Traction) Fund for Appalachian Kentucky	Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists Grant	The New School	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation Grant	Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $150K
Foundation	The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color Grant	New York Foundation for the Arts Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $25K
Foundation	Hind Foundation: Supplemental Grant	Hind Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Grants for Organizations: Cultural and Artistic Facilities ("C&A Facilities") Capital Support grant	Broward County Cultural Division	Rolling	$25K – $500K
Foundation	Golden Garden Scholarship Grant	Charlottesville Area Community	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Inspire Artist Grants	Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Youth Philanthropy Council Grant	Harrison County Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	The Barra Foundation - The Catalyst Fund	Cultureworks Greater Philadelphia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Weber W. Sebald Foundation Grant	The Weber W Sebald Foundation Xxxxx0008	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Satellite Fund Grants	Spaces	Rolling	$12K
Foundation	Impact100 Wichita Falls Grant	Impact 100 Wichita Falls	Rolling	$53K
Foundation	Apostle Islands Area Community Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	$300 – $5K
Foundation	Arts in Education (AiE) Grants	Carroll County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	Annual Main Grant Funding Cycle	New Canaan Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K

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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.

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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