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.

5,129 grants
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ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Arizona Community Foundation Discretionary Grants Geographic Scope: Arizona (statewide), with six regional offices in Cochise, Flagstaff, Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma Strategic…

US $15,000 - US $75,000
Carl B & Florence E King Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GENE & JERRY JONES ARLINGTON YOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ARRAY ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Recognition award (amount not specified)
ARROWHEAD REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arrowhead Arts Awards Status: Annual recognition program Geographic Scope: Arrowhead region Award Categories: - George Morrison Artist Award - Recognition for outstanding artistic achievement -…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BROWARD INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

MUSEUM ASSOCIATES · April 22, 2026 · Biennial Foundation

Art + Technology Lab Grant Funder: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Overview: The Art + Technology Lab at LACMA is a "safe-to-fail" rapid prototyping environment where visionary artists are…

Up to US $2,500
LEEWAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MOUNT MARTY UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

REDWOOD CITY PARKS AND ARTS FOUNDATION · January 5, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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…

BLUE LINE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Bank Program (ABP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Art Bank Program (ABP) supports local…

Art Bridges Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Bridges Cohort Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Art Bridges Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Art Bridges Cohort Program aims to enhance access to American art by fostering multi-year…

Western Colo Center for the Arts Endowment Fnd Inc · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Art Center Scholarships Funder: The Art Center of Western Colorado Geographic Scope: Western Colorado region Eligibility: - Ages 5 to 18 - Open to new and returning families and individuals - Based…

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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