Grants for Arts

Last updated August 27, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	School Spirit Educational Endowment Grant	Greater Green Bay Community	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Responsive Grant Programs- Fast-Track Grants	The Reser Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Hoyt Foundation Grant	The Stewart W & Willma C Hoyt	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alameda County ARTSFUND Grant Program	Alameda County Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation Grant	Clark Sa & Fp Mem Fd Irr Tua	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Atherton Family Foundation Grants	Atherton Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thakkar Family Foundation Grants	Thakkar Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McKnight Fellowships for Community-Engaged Artists Grant	Pillsbury United Communities	Rolling	$28K
Foundation	Roger M. Mulford Visiting Artists Program	Belmont Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Neilson Foundation Grant	George W Neilson Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACM Outstanding Practice Award	Association of Children's Museums Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Film and Entertainment Grants		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yocha Dehe Community Fund Grant	Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation	Rolling	Varies
State	BOOST Application	Economic Development Authority	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	Downeast Youth Film Scholarship (DEYFS)	Craven Arts Council and Galleryinc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Laurie Pitman Award	Arts for Oakland Kids	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	The G. Roxy and Elizabeth C. Martin Foundation Grants	Martin G Roxy & Eliz C Fdn Ta	Rolling	$3K – $20K
State	NEA Partnership Agreement	Department of State	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Erie County Cultural Funding Program - Level 1 (Grants under $50,000)	Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (EACAB)	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Major Grant	Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation Grant	The Catherine Vincent Deardorf	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	North Idaho Grants- Bonner County Fund for Arts Enhancement	Idaho Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $12K
Foundation	Banks Baldwin Foundation Grant	The Banks Baldwin Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Blowing Rock Community Foundation Grants	Blowing Rock Community Foundat Inc	Rolling	Varies

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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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