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…
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.
Long Island Community Foundation Grantmaking (Non-Health Proposals) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Long…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 & 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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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 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…
Louisiana Culture Care Fund - General Operating Grants Overview: The LCCF, underwritten by the State of Louisiana, provides eligible cultural organizations with general operating support for…
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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