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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The Literary Arts Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Literary Arts Fund Innovation Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Literary Arts Fund Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Literary Arts Fund Grants…

US $37,000 - US $50,000
The Literary Arts Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Literary Arts Fund Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Literary Arts Fund Amount: US $37,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Literary Arts Fund Grants Overview The…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Literary Arts Grants: For Publishers Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary South Arts, Inc. offers Literary Arts Grants to support…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Literary Arts Grants: For Writers Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary South Arts Inc. is offering Literary Arts Grants to support…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Literary Arts Touring Grants Funder: South Arts Inc Geographic Scope: Nine-state region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and…

$1,000 (Daniel Pearl Memorial Prize)
Assoc of Program Directors in Surgery · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Literary Competition Overview: Annual competition inviting undergraduates and alumni from Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity and Alpha Delta Phi Society to submit original literary compositions. Competition…

LITTLE RAPIDS CORPORATION - EGAN FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Little Rapids Corporation Egan Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Little Rapids Corporation Egan Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Little Rapids Corporation…

BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Little Wishes Ongoing Enrichment Organization: Blue Skies for Children Program Description Provides opportunities for children to participate in ongoing after school enrichment opportunities. The…

LIU SHIMING ART FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Liu Shiming Art Foundation Mission The Liu Shiming Art Foundation seeks to preserve the works of acclaimed Chinese artist Liu Shiming; advance the global discourse surrounding the arts,…

LIU SHIMING ART FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Liu Shiming Distinguished Educator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Liu Shiming Art Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Liu Shiming Distinguished Educator Award,…

THE LONGMONT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Live & Give Longmont Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Longmont Community Foundation Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Live & Give Longmont Grants Program, managed by the Longmont…

NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Live Artery Overview: A dynamic platform featuring new and recent works by Live Arts resident commissioned artists and curated guests. Live Artery provides a space for artists to network and share…

Boston Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Live Arts Boston (LAB) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boston Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2024 Summary The Live Arts Boston (LAB) Grants, supported by the Boston…

NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Live Core Artist Services Live Core is a creative incubator, network, and platform for artists to elevate and propel their ideas forward. Utilizing the resources of New York Live Arts, Live Core…

NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Live Feed Creative Residency Overview: The Live Feed creative residency program is a laboratory for the development of new commissioned work. This is an invitation-based residency program for…

NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Live Ideas Festival Overview: An annual humanities festival of arts and ideas, exploring the ideas, controversies and thinking informing a different bodily-oriented theme each time out. Program…

Alliance for California Traditional Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Living Cultures Grant Organization: Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: Support for folk and traditional arts projects and programs Overview: The…

WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Living Traditions: Folk Art and Beyond Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative West Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Folk Art and Beyond: A Living Traditions Grant,…

LIVINGSTON COMMUNITY TRUST INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Livingston Community Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Livingston Community Trust Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Livingston Community Trust Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in…

LIVONIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Livonia Community Foundation - Non-Profit Grants Funder: Livonia Community Foundation Inc (MI, US) Geographic Scope: Livonia, Michigan Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations -…

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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