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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GEORGIA'S OWN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Large Grant Program Overview: Grants for local nonprofits seeking funding over $5,000 that align with Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth. Geographic Scope: Georgia Focus…

$10,000 - $25,000
GREATER BOISE ROTARY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Large Grants Program Award Amount: $10,000 - $25,000 Geographic Scope: Ada County, Idaho Funder: Greater Boise Rotary Foundation (GBRF) Foundation Purpose: Create, promote, maintain and conduct a…

City of Las Vegas · Rolling / Open Foundation

Las Vegas Centennial Commission Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Las Vegas Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Las Vegas Centennial Commission Grant supports initiatives that preserve…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Latin Network for the Visual Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Latin Network for the Visual Arts…

Lattner Family Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lattner Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lattner Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Lattner Family Foundation, established in 2006 and located in Delray…

The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Laura Penny Community Impact Award Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Award Amount: $1,000 toward professional development Overview: Named after former WFSA CEO Laura Penny, this…

LAUREN DUNNE ASTLEY MEMORIAL FUND · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund Mini-Grant Program Overview: The annual mini-grant program offers small grants for innovative, creative projects related to the LDAMF mission. Since its launch in…

ARTS FOR OAKLAND KIDS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Laurie Pitman Award Award Amount: $5,000 annual award Named After: Laurie Pitman, long-standing AOK Board member who served for 15 years and acted as Board President for over half of that time…

CHESTER COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Law Day Poster Art Contest Funder: Chester County Bar Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Chester County, Pennsylvania Status: Active program Background: The Chester County Bar Foundation sponsors…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lawrence County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Lawrence County Community…

Up to US $20,000
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

LCF: Open Door Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Lincoln Community Foundation's Open Door Grants offer…

THE TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leach Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation is dedicated to fostering healthy, thriving…

Illinois Arts Council Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

LEAD Conference Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicant must apply utilizing a…

LIFE CENTER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Leadership Award Funder: The Life Center Foundation, Inc. Location: Santa Fe, NM, USA Founded: 1982 Overview The Life Center Foundation offers annual Leadership Awards to support significant…

$30,500 total (distributed among recipients)
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lebovitz Lively Arts Scholarship Status: Active (seventh year of awards as of 2021) Geographic Scope: Mattoon High School, Illinois Focus Areas: Visual or performing arts Overview: The Lebovitz…

KEOKUK AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lee County Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keokuk Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Lee County Charitable Fund Grant supports…

KEOKUK AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lee County Charitable Fund: Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keokuk Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Lee County Charitable Fund offers an…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lee Educational Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Lee Educational…

LEEWAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Leeway Foundation Our Mission The Leeway Foundation supports women and trans artists and cultural producers working in communities at the intersection of art, culture, and social change.…

CULTURETRUST GREATER PHILADELPHIA · May 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Leeway Transformation Award Award Type: Unrestricted annual awards Focus: Support for women, trans*, and gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers who create art for social change Award…

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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