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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KIRKPATRICK FAMILY AFFILIATED FUND OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kirkpatrick Family Fund: Large Grants (more than $15,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kirkpatrick Family Fund Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Kirkpatrick Family…

KIRKPATRICK FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kirkpatrick Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Kirkpatrick Foundation Small Grants program…

Varies (see examples: $2,500 - $39,000)
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Fd · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants Geographic Scope: Carefree/Cave Creek area and surrounding Desert Foothills communities (Arizona) Focus Areas: - Youth education and development programs…

ROBERT J & HELEN C KLEBERG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kleberg Foundation: Arts & Humanities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Kleberg Foundation supports arts…

THE KNIGHT FAMILY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Knight Family Charitable Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Knight Family Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Knight Family Charitable Foundation, established…

CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Knight Foundation Advised Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Knight Foundation Advised Fund…

Partial or full subsidy (variable based on funding availability; typical Concert Hall rental is $9,500-$13,500)
The Arts Partnership · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Knight Foundation Cultural Opportunity Fund Purpose: Foster the artistry and growth of local performers and organizations by providing the opportunity to present programming in the Concert Hall at…

JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: As part of our ongoing effort to improve how we support our grantee partners and communities, we are pausing our Letter of Inquiry (LOI) process. During this period, Knight Foundation…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GRAND FORKS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Knight Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Knight Fund Grant Program, managed by the…

NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Knopp, Cathy S. Theatrical Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Amount: US $750 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Knopp, Cathy S. Theatrical…

US $10,000 - US $45,000
THE MARION I & HENRY J KNOTT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Knott Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marion I & Henry J Knott Foundation Inc Amount: US $10,000 - US $45,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation…

Koch Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants…

Koch Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship…

Koch Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Koch Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Koch Family Foundation supports individuals in Kansas by promoting arts and…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kodiak Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Kodiak Community Foundation…

Up to US $10,000
KOHLER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kohler Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kohler Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Kohler Foundation Grant focuses on preserving art environments and…

NEW BREMEN FOUNDATION INC · June 30, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Komminsk Family Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: 50-mile radius of New Bremen, Ohio Focus Areas: - Environmental projects - Animal protection - Green space initiatives - Park lands - Artistic…

KORUM FOR KIDS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Korum for Kids Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Korum for Kids Foundation Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Korum for Kids Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the…

KOSASA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Kosasa Foundation Mission In Hawai\`i, the health and resilience of our environment is inextricably linked to our wellbeing as a community and uniqueness as a place. We invest in efforts to…

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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