Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Archives Research Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Archives Research Residency Grant by…
Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ardelle And Theresa Glaze Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation Grants support…
Arenac County Community Partnership Grants Geographic Scope: Arenac County, Michigan Eligibility: - Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - Schools - Government entities - Must serve Arenac…
Argyle Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: August 29, 2022 Summary The Argyle Community Fund, managed by The Community Foundation…
Ariel Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ariel Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Ariel Foundation Grants support initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Mount…
Arizona Community Foundation Discretionary Grants Geographic Scope: Arizona (statewide), with six regional offices in Cochise, Flagstaff, Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma Strategic…
Arkansas and West Texas Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Carl B. and Florence E. King…
Arkansas Heritage - AIE Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Arkansas Heritage - AIE Mini-Grants program supports arts…
Overview Individual Artist Fellowship The Individual Artist Fellowship program annually awards to up to 18 creatives $5,000 each in six categories. These grants are made directly to individual…
Arlington Youth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth…
Armstrong County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Armstrong County Community Foundation (The Community Foundation Serving the Heart of Western Pennsylvania) Amount: Up to US $5,000…
Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion Award Amount: $25,000 (single grant) Recurrence: Annual Geographic Scope: Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, DC Program Overview:…
ARRAY + Google Feature Film Grant Funder: ARRAY Alliance Inc in partnership with Google Award Amount: $500,000 Program Status: Active (announced June 2021) Geographic Scope: Not specified, appears to…
Arrowhead Arts Awards Status: Annual recognition program Geographic Scope: Arrowhead region Award Categories: - George Morrison Artist Award - Recognition for outstanding artistic achievement -…
Art & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Broward Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Art & Culture Grant aims to enhance community well-being through the arts,…
Art and Change Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leeway Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Art and Change Grant offers up to $2,500 to women, trans, and gender…
Art and Creative Writing Portfolio Scholarships Purpose: For students with demonstrated talent in art or creative writing. Award Amount: $2,000 to $5,000 per year Geographic Scope: Mount Marty…
Art and Science Supplies and Digital Services for K-12 Classrooms Mission: Support creativity in K-12 classrooms by providing free art and science supplies and digital services. Overview The Jonny…
Art at the CZI Community Space - Call for Art Geographic Scope: San Mateo County residents Eligibility: - High school students - Adult artists - Collaboratives Focus Areas: Visual arts exhibition…
Art at Work Overview: Blue Line Arts operates the Art at Work program to create exhibition opportunities for local artists by connecting them with businesses in the greater Placer County and…
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.
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.
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.