Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Artist Fellowships Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission · Foundation Not published · $20K Recognizes artistic excellence and honors the work of seasoned artists, advances the work of mid-career artists, and nurtures the work of developing artists.	Not published	$20K
AEIO Grant Program Abington Heights Educational Improvement Organization Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AEIO accepts grant applications for new programs and initiatives. Applicants are encouraged to submit ideas that align with the organization's mission of supporting educational improvement in the Abington Heights School District.	Not published	Varies
OAC Community Arts Learning Grants (Formerly Small Grant Support) Oklahoma Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The OAC Community Arts Learning Grants support community-based arts learning programs across Oklahoma, emphasizing the transformative power of the arts.	Not published	Up to $5K
TCF4CC Foundation Grants The Community Foundation for Crawford County · Foundation Not published · Varies The TCF4CC Foundation Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in Crawford County through impactful philanthropic initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Bader Philanthropies: The Art's Grant Bader Philanthropies Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Bader Philanthropies' Arts Grant aims to enhance access to the arts in Milwaukee, serving traditionally underserved audiences.	Not published	Varies
Western Region- Jack Handford Summer Internship Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · $3K The Costume Society of America (CSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded on March 23, 1973, and incorporated in the state of New York on September 12, 1973.	Not published	$3K
PRTV Operating Grant FY20 - Illinois Public Radio and Television Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · $6K – $600K The PRTV Operating Grant FY20, offered by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, supports non-commercial public radio and television stations in Illinois.	Not published	$6K – $600K
Walter Read Hovey Memorial Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Walter Read Hovey Memorial Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation in 1945, offers scholarships for aspiring art historians and related fields.	Not published	Up to $5K
Maryland State Arts Council Grant Programs Maryland State Arts Council · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
J. Bulow Campbell Foundation Grant J Bulow Campbell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The J. Bulow Campbell Foundation, established in 1940, focuses on grantmaking in Atlanta and Georgia, prioritizing capital projects in education, youth development, human services, public spaces, and cultural institutions.	Not published	Varies
NALAC Fund for the Arts: Organization Grants National Association Of Latino Arts And Cultures · Foundation Not published · $10K The NALAC Fund for the Arts offers organization grants focused on supporting Latinx artists and arts organizations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.	Not published	$10K
Recipe for a Room: Places of Food and Culture The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects · Foundation Not published · Varies Two-person teams, each comprised of a student and architect mentor, will design small-scale Places of Food and Culture—rooms for food preparation and enjoyment.	Not published	Varies
Augusta City Arts Grants- Combined General Operating & Projects Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Destination Augusta · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Augusta City Arts Grants program supports the cultural vibrancy of the Augusta-Richmond County community by providing funding for arts organizations.	Not published	Up to $7K
Grand Rapids Combined Theatre Scholarships Grant Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. With our partners, the Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy to find solutions to pressing issues.	Not published	Varies
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation- Unrestricted Funds Grant Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation offers unrestricted funds to support various projects aimed at enhancing the community's welfare.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Brockport Arts Fund Grant Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Brockport Arts Fund, supported by the Rochester Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance the cultural landscape of the Village of Brockport.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Individual Artists Arts Board - State · State Not published · Varies The Arts Board offers two programs that make grants to individual artists, and two services that help promote the work of artists who teach and artists that are interested in public art.	Not published	Varies
General Grants Community Foundation of Howard County · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of our regular grant cycles, general grants are a continuation of our traditional, responsive grantmaking program which supports a variety of programs and services in our counties.	Not published	Varies
Re:Generation Grant Monument Lab Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Re:Generation initiative, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, invites teams to apply for $100,000 in unrestricted funding to create or expand public-facing projects.	Not published	$100K
Mission Support Grants Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · $5K – $87K Support non-profit organizations with the arts as their primary purpose. Funding is unrestricted.	Not published	$5K – $87K
Blockbuster and Special Events Fund United Arts of Central Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To encourage marquee-type blockbuster events — result in regional, statewide and national attendance; include significant collaborations among the local arts and culture community.	Not published	Varies
Alphawood Foundation Grants Alphawood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alphawood Foundation is a Chicago-based private grantmaking foundation working for an equitable, just and humane society.	Not published	Varies
One House Filmmakers Fund Gold House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The One House Filmmakers Fund is Sundance's first multicultural film fund, providing industry-leading financing, training, mentorship, and amplification to the most promising multicultural filmmakers from historically underrepresented…	Not published	$10K
Filmmaking Grants- Production Grant Southern Documentary Fund · Foundation Not published · $15K The Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) offers a Production Grant aimed at supporting Southern documentary filmmakers.	Not published	$15K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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