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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Kris Campbell “Any Dream Will Do” Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Kris Campbell “Any Dream…
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant: Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kronkosky Charitable…
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant: Children & Youth Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kronkosky Charitable…
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,…
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…
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…
L.I.F.T. Fund for Appalachian Kentucky Purpose: Provides responsive and timely matching funds for Eastern Kentucky organizations and municipalities applying for state and federal funding that…
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 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…
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…
LA County Arts & Culture: Advancement Grant for School Districts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Arts Ed Collective Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The LA County…
LA County Arts & Culture: Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: August 17,…
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…
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 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…
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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