Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Fiscal Sponsorship Program Entertainment 2 Affect Change · Foundation Rolling · Varies E2AC provides fiscal sponsorship to make it easier for filmmakers to create films with socially impactful subject matter.	Rolling	Varies
Oswego County Community Foundation Grant Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oswego County Community Foundation, part of the Central New York Community Foundation, offers diverse grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties.	Not published	Varies
Hoke County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Hoke County Community Foundation Grant Program, part of the North Carolina Community Foundation, supports charitable organizations across 67 counties. It offers funding for diverse purposes, including education, health, and arts.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Grant Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Venice Yacht Club Charitable Foundation Grant supports projects that enhance the lives of vulnerable community members in and around Venice.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Arts Impact Grants for Organizations (AIGO) Creative Sonoma · Foundation Not published · $4K Arts Impact Grants for Organizations (AIGO) support Sonoma County's cultural nonprofits, demonstrating the arts' role in enhancing community cohesion.	Not published	$4K
TUF Grant Taiwanese United Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Taiwanese United Fund (TUF) is a nonprofit organization established in 1986 to promote Taiwanese culture and people through various cultural events.	Not published	Varies
OAC Essential Arts Education Grants for Schools Oklahoma Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The OAC Essential Arts Education Grants for Schools supports Oklahoma schools in enhancing arts education programs during the school day.	Not published	Up to $5K
Empowering Arts Grant Program Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting arts and culture initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Beattie Foundation Grant Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation, established in 1973, focuses on supporting Sarasota County, Florida, through scholarships for deserving individuals regardless of race or background.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Emerging Producers The Rivercity Company · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Producers program seeks to support individuals, organizations and artists with two years or less of event management experience and who have a vision and desire to create unique and diverse event experiences in downtown…	Not published	Varies
Bernard McDonough Foundation Grant Bernard McDonough Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bernard McDonough Foundation funds nonprofit organizations serving residents of West Virginia or Washington County, OH across four areas - Social Welfare, Health & Medical, Civic & Community Welfare, and Arts & Culture (main focus…	Rolling	Varies
Grants for Capital Projects Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation offers grants for capital projects, focusing on organizations with operating budgets under $5 million.	Not published	Varies
Artist Grant Program Causability · Foundation Not published · $3K Causability offers collaborative creator grants designed to bring together artists and nonprofits in a mutually beneficial way.	Not published	$3K
DOVE Memorial Arts Scholarship Fund St Croix Foundation for Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The DOVE Memorial Arts Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 to support students pursuing education in the arts.	Not published	Up to $2K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Sterlin Harjo Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Sterlin Harjo Scholarship to support Muscogee Nation students pursuing careers in film, television, arts, and design.	Not published	$1K
The Robert B. Kyts & Jadwiga Roguska Kyts, M.D Scholarship Grant The Kosciuszko Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K – $60K The Robert B. Kyts & Jadwiga Roguska Kyts, M.D Scholarship, offered by the Kosciuszko Foundation, supports graduate students majoring in arts studies for two years, with a total funding of $60,000.	Not published	$30K – $60K
LPB Public Media Content Fund Grant Latino Public Broadcasting · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The LPB Public Media Content Fund invites independent filmmakers to submit proposals for documentaries and limited series that align with LPB’s Content Priorities.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation Grant Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for Alaskans through support for social services, arts, culture, and youth empowerment.	Not published	Varies
Fine Arts Grants School City of Mishawaka Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Specifically for Fine Arts projects and initiatives	Not published	Varies
E2AC Creative Entertainment 2 Affect Change · Foundation Rolling · Varies E2AC specializes in content creation for social impact, working with creatives at any budget level and specialty.	Rolling	Varies
Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson Memorial Endowment Fund Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support arts education at LACHSA and offset operational costs of the LACHSA Foundation	Not published	Varies
Caz Matthews Fund Seriesfest · Foundation Not published · Varies Award supporting innovative and underrepresented voices in episodic storytelling, named in honor of Caz Matthews.	Not published	Varies
Dominic & Barbara Court Family Arts Scholarship Fund Grant Kalamazoo Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Fueling Equity & Racial Justice Since 1925 KZCF is dedicated to our mission to create a thriving community where people, resources and expertise are mobilized to advance racial, social and economic justice in Kalamazoo County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Summer Keyholder Residency Program Grant Lower East Side Printshop, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $500 The Summer Keyholder Residency Program at Lower East Side Printshop offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities in a collaborative environment.	Not published	$500

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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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