Grants for Arts

Last updated August 27, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Ambler Trust Grants	Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Council Grant	Watertown Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JUSFC Institutional Grant	Japan-United States Friendship Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hon Chew Hee Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DGI First Friday Micro Grant	Downtown Greensboro Inc	Rolling	Up to $250
Foundation	Arts Access Grants	Exploring the Arts Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Ameren Illinois Grants	Ameren Charitable Trust (union Electric	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MAC Mini-Grants for Individuals	Mississippi Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Peoples Gas Charitable Contributions: General Operating Support Grant	Peoples Gas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	R. Howard Webster Foundation Grants	R. Howard Webster Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pew Center for Arts & Heritage: Evolving Futures Grants - Planning Grant	The Pew Charitable Trusts	Rolling	Up to $60K
Foundation	CFGFW Agile Grants	Community Foundation of Greater	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	City of Carlsbad- Community Arts Grants: For Emerging Arts Organizations	City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Division	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Petersburg Community Foundation Annual Grant Program	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	MAC Underserved Initiative Grant Program	Mississippi Arts Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dr. Edward and Anne Link Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	African American Community Fund Grant	Foundation for Appalachian Ohio	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	TCA Texas Arts Creates 5 Grant	Texas Commission On The Arts	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Goldring Family and Woldenburg Foundation Grant	Goldring Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Aperture—BAXTER ST Next Step Award	Camera Club of New York Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Teiger Foundation: Curatorial Research and Development Grant	Teiger Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Arts Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - First Nations Australia Writers Network (FNAWN) Writer in Residence USA Fellowship	American Australian Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Convening Grants	Terra Foundation for American Art	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Harvey R. and Doris Klockow Foundation Grant	Klockow Harvey R and Doris Fdn	Rolling	$3K – $10K

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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.

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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