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
State/ Foundation
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US $10,000 - US $25,000
Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

LHGM Westside Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Larry H Miller & Gail Miller Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The LHGM Westside Community…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Liberty Giving Circle Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Liberty Giving Circle Grant Program, supported by the…

Up to US $25,000
LIBRA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Libra Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Libra Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Libra Foundation Grant, established by Elizabeth Noyce in 1989, focuses…

US $2,500 - US $5,000
Arizona Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Commission on the Arts Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant, offered by…

Arts Commission Grants · Closed State

Supports projects that foster meaningful arts learning experiences for adult learners of any age and/or intergenerational projects in community settings.

MUSICAL FUND SOCIETY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lifetime Achievement Award Overview: An award recognizing lifetime contributions to music and the musical community. The 2026 winner was pianist, educator, and new music champion Linda Reichert.…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Award Overview: Prestigious award recognizing teachers who have made exceptional lifetime contributions to education and their respective fields. Geographic Scope:…

Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lightning Fund Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Lightning Fund Artist Grant, presented by LACE, is…

LILA D RANKIN TRUST XXXXX6009 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ Lila D. Rankin Trust The Lila D Rankin Trust provides support to charitable,…

SEEDING JUSTICE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lilla Jewel Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seeding Justice Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Lilla Jewel Awards support Oregon-based artists of marginalized genders,…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lillian Gorell Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Lillian Gorell Scholarship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh…

Provincetown Art Association and Museum · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Provincetown Art Association and Museum Amount: US $5,000 - US $36,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Lillian Orlowsky and…

LILLY ENDOWMENT INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lilly Endowment: Community Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Lilly Endowment Community Development Grant aims to enhance the…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Lilly Endowment's GIFT VII Community Leadership Grant Overview: One-time $100,000 grant awarded to Marshall County Community Foundation to strengthen its leadership capacity and support community…

Approximately US $10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant…

CARROLL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Linda Van Hart HART for Art Scholarships for Adults Funder: Carroll County Arts Council Inc (through generous gift from Linda Van Hart) Geographic Scope: Carroll County, Maryland Purpose: Empower…

US $1,000 - US $3,000
LINDBERG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lindberg Foundation Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lindberg Foundation Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Lindberg Foundation Trust Grant, established…

McPherson County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lindsborg David Nutt Regular Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McPherson County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Lindsborg David Nutt Regular Grant,…

THE LIONHEART CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lionheart Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lionheart Charitable Trust Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Lionheart Charitable Trust Grant aims to protect the environment and…

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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