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
Foundation
Updated daily
CULTUREWORKS GREATER PHILADELPHIA · May 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Leeway Transformation Award Deadline: May 15, 2026 Award Amount: $15,000 annual unrestricted award per recipient Overview The Transformation Award (LTA) provides unrestricted annual awards of $15,000…

LEEWAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leeway Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist Residency supports…

LEEWAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leeway x NextFab Art & Technology Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leeway Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Leeway x NextFab Art & Technology Residency…

LEGACY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Legacy Foundation of…

Minimum $10,000 annually
The Denver Children's Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Legacy Grant Program Overview Purpose: Allow donors to invest in DCF's exhaustive charity review process while supporting causes they care about and receiving tax benefits Program Structure: -…

$100,000 - $1,000,000
PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Legacy Grant Program Overview: The Legacy Grant program offers funding for large-scale projects in central Iowa. This program has significantly contributed to community enhancements and…

SAN DIEGO TIJUANA WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Legacy Program Status: Active and ongoing. Foundation-laying phase for long-term impact projects. Geographic Scope: San Diego Tijuana region (binational) Partner: UC San Diego Design Lab (lead…

LEGACY SAN JOSE ALVISO YOUTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth foundation Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth Foundation Grant…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Legacy Scholarships Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Scholarship program for students Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and performing arts education…

GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Legal Grant & Lawyer Referral Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: US $300 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview About GCAC The Greater Columbus Arts Council…

ROTARY CLUB OF SAN JOSE FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards Overview: A program of the Rotary Club of San Jose to recognize local artists in various disciplines. The awards honor the late Leigh Weimers, a Rotary Club…

THE ADIRONDACK TRUST COMPANY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lend-A-Hand Grants Funder: The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund Geographic Scope: Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties, NY Program History: Since inception of the Autumn of Giving Match…

THE ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Academy Of American Poets Inc Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize, established in…

LEO GOODWIN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leo Goodwin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leo Goodwin Foundation Inc Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Leo Goodwin Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that enrich…

LEO NIESSEN JR CHARITABLE TR-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant supports qualified…

LEO POTISHMAN FOUNDATION XXXXX3002 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ Leo Potishman Foundation For the support of charitable purposes with…

T W LEON M SEIDEL CHARITABLE TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leon M. Seidel Memorial Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leon M. Seidel Memorial Trust Fund Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Leon M. Seidel Memorial Trust…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Leonard and Renee Minsky…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leonard G. McLeod Theatre Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Leonard G. The next deadline…

US $10,000 - US $100,000
LESLEY FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lesley Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lesley Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Lesley Family Foundation Grants 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.

Ready to apply for these grants?

  • Assess your eligibility for this grant
  • Draft a tailored application narrative
  • Track the deadline and get reminders
  • Find similar grants from other funders