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
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Lola Wright Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lola Wright Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lola Wright Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Lola Wright Foundation Grant, established in 1954, focuses on supporting…

Up to US $300,000
Canada Council for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Long-Term Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canada Council for the Arts Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Long-Term Projects grant by the Canada Council for…

ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION · December 17, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Long-Term Residency Organization: Archie Bray Foundation Location: Helena, MT, United States Geographic Scope: International and US residents eligible Duration: 1 year with option to be considered…

THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Longwood Art Gallery Curatorial Fellowship The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Longwood Arts Project seeks a Bronx-based Curatorial Fellow for a unique opportunity to assist with the…

Looking Out Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to empower those without a voice by supporting humanitarian outreach efforts that often go unnoticed. Areas of support include disadvantaged youth, public health,…

COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lord Nose Award Overview: The Lord Nose Award is given annually to a publisher or editor in recognition of a lifetime of work in literary publishing. The award honors and celebrates the memory of…

NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION INC · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Loreen Arbus Disability Awareness Grant Amount: $7,500 Purpose: Film completion grant awarded to a woman filmmaker for a film on physical or developmental disability issues. Focus Areas: - Films…

Up to US $2,100
THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lotus Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $2,100 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary Overview Lotus Fund The Lotus Fund, a fund of the…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Loudoun Impact Fund Overview: A giving circle of engaged Loudoun County donors managed in partnership by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Community Foundation for Loudoun and…

LOUETTA M COWDEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louetta M. Cowden Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Louetta M Cowden Foundation Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Louetta M. Cowden Foundation, established in 1964, aims to enhance…

LOUIS AND ELIZABETH NAVE FLARSHEIM CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 15,…

LOUIS N CASSETT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louis N. Cassett Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Louis N. Cassett Foundation Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The Louis N. Cassett Foundation provides grants to support a variety of…

THE LOTOS FOUNDATION INC · December 4, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Louis Padovano Grants Overview: The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science…

WEST HARTFORD ART LEAGUE INC · Closed · Annual Foundation

Louis Pollack Art Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient (2 scholarships available) Geographic Scope: Greater Hartford Area (32-town Capital Region) Purpose: Created to honor Louis H.…

L & L NIPPERT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Louise Dieterle…

MAIN STREET COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Main Street Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Louise Lauretano DeMars…

SAMUEL READY SCHOLARSHIPS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Louise Myerberg Award Overview: Annual award given to a Scholar who has exhibited exceptional creativity in the arts during Upper School. Award Criteria: - Exceptional creativity in the arts - Upper…

LOUISE TAFT SEMPLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louise Taft Semple Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Louise Taft Semple Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Louise Taft Semple Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of…

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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