Livonia Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Livonia Community Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Livonia Community Foundation Grant supports 501(c)3 nonprofit…
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.
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grants - over $3,500 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lloyd K Johnson Foundation Amount: More than US $3,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation…
Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Grants - under $3,500 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lloyd K Johnson Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation,…
Lloyd L. and Helen R. Dilworth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lloyd L And Helen R Dilworth Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Lloyd L. and Helen…
Overview _Note: At present there are more than 125 grantees in this program area, and no letters of inquiry are being accepted._ The Bernard Osher Foundation The Bernard Osher Foundation makes grants…
Local Arts Councils and Service Organizations Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Local Arts Councils and Service Organizations…
Local Arts Grants Award Range: $1,000 (Mini Grants) to $9,000+ (General Operating Support and Special Project Grants) Purpose: Provides access to quality arts experiences in Morris County…
Local Arts Program (LAP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Local Arts Program (LAP) Grant, administered by the…
Local Arts Support Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) through the Statewide Community Regrants Program Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY Overview:…
Local Arts Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Local Arts Support Grant, funded…
Local Cultural Council Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mass Cultural Council Amount: More than US $250 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Local Cultural Council Grant Program, funded…
Local Filmmaker Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: People’s Media Fund Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Local Filmmaker Fund by the People's Media Fund…
Local Funding- Lenna Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Lenna Foundation provides…
Local impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Comcast Nbcuniversal Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation offers Local Impact Grants to nonprofit…
Local Parks Grant: Implementation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts in California Parks Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Local Parks Grant: Implementation Grants program by Arts in…
Loeb Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Jesse And Rose Loeb Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Loeb Foundation Grant supports 501(c)3 organizations in Fauquier County,…
Logan County Charitable & Educational Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Logan County Charitable & Educational Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Logan County Charitable…
Lois R. Snead Arts & Crafts Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Lois R. Snead Arts & Crafts…
LoLA Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missoula Community Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The LoLA Fund Grants, offered by the Missoula Community Foundation, support artistic…
LoLA Grants (Legacy of Living Art) Award Amount: 25% of the Fund (specific dollar amount varies annually based on fund balance) Geographic Scope: Artists and organizations primarily serving Missoula…
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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