Last updated June 24, 2026
There are currently 4,974 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Margaret E.…
Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Margaret Frans Brady…
Marian Treger Fellowship for Enduring Creativity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: US $400 in in-kind support Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The…
Marianna Hofer Endowment Fund Grant Organization: Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) Purpose To support artists in the local community, established in memory of Marianna L. Hofer who…
Marie Darlin Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Marie Darlin Prize, administered by the Juneau-Douglas City…
Marilyn and William Young Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marilyn And William Young Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Marilyn and William Young Foundation…
Overview Our Mission The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation recognizes that the arts and education enhance lives and communities. We make art collection-related grants, as well as lending and…
Overview The Dennis and Barbara Marion Family Charitable Foundation The Barbara and Dennis Marion Family Charitable Foundation (Marion Family Foundation) is dedicated to supporting a diverse range of…
Marion Kellum Performing Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Marion Kellum Performing Arts Scholarship,…
Marjorie Gillig Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Community Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2025 Summary The Marjorie Gillig Grant, provided by the South Central Community Foundation,…
Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation Grant supports…
Overview The Marks Family Foundation supports organizations that provide programs in education, arts, environmental sustainability, or health for youth and under-represented populations. New York…
Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marlene And Spencer Hays Foundation Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation Grants support…
Marshfield Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Marshfield Area…
Marshfield Area Community Foundation: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The…
Martha Boschen Porter Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Martha Boschen Porter Fund…
Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grant provides…
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Corridor Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Martin Luther King…
Marvin ∙ Wilson Community Impact Grant - Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Marvin ∙ Wilson Community Impact Grant,…
Mary Alice Warren Community Center (Lewisville) Programming Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shallow Ford Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Mary Alice Warren…
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.
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.
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.