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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THE KRESGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kresge Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kresge Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Kresge Artist Fellowships provide $50,000 awards to emerging…

SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kress Conservation Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Kress Conservation Fellowships, offered by the Samuel H. Kress…

SAMUEL H KRESS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kress Foundation: Conservation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Kress Foundation's Conservation Grant Program supports projects…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kressa Jean Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…

ALBERT & BESSIE MAE KRONKOSKY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant: Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kronkosky Charitable…

ALBERT & BESSIE MAE KRONKOSKY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant: Children & Youth Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kronkosky Charitable…

Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The KSB Grants & Sponsorships Program supports nonprofit organizations,…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants, administered by…

US $2,000 - US $5,000
THE KURT WEILL FOUNDATION FOR MUSIC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kurt Weill Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kurt Weill Foundation for Music Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 03, 2024 Summary The Kurt Weill Prize, established by the Kurt Weill…

LAiglon Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

L'Aiglon Foundation: Special Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: L'Aiglon Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary L'Aiglon Foundation, established in 1982,…

L & L NIPPERT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The L&L Nippert Charitable…

Center for Cultural Innovation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) The Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) was founded in 2001 as a California 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Its mission is to support individuals in the…

Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation

LA County Arts & Culture: Organizational Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The LA…

Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions · Rolling / Open Foundation

LACE: Jacki Apple Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The LACE: Jacki Apple Award provides a $10,000 grant…

LAEMMLE THEATRES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Laemmle Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Laemmle Theatres Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Laemmle Charitable Foundation, founded in 2000, aims to…

Tahoe Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tahoe Community Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Lahontan Community Foundation Fund Grants aim to support…

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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