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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US $5,000 - US $15,000
LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louisiana Culture Care Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Louisiana Endowment for the…

US $2,500 - US $7,500
Louisiana Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louisiana Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Louisiana Division of the Arts Amount: US $2,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Louisiana Project Grants, managed by the Louisiana…

Arts Council of New Orleans · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louisiana Project Grants Funder: Arts Council of New Orleans Geographic Scope: Louisiana (statewide focus) Status: Active program listed on Arts New Orleans website Overview: Arts New Orleans…

Arts Council of New Orleans · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louisiana Project Grants: Region 1 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council New Orleans Amount: US $2,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Louisiana Project Grants program, administered…

$5,000 - $10,000 per award; $320,000 total distributed to 32 artists
FOUNDATION FOR LOUISIANA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Louisiana's World Makers Awards Program Type: Unrestricted arts and culture grants for Louisiana artists and cultural workers Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 per individual award Total Awards: 32…

GAYLORD AND DOROTHY DONNELLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lowcountry Artistic Vitality Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Lowcountry Artistic Vitality Grant,…

US $10,000 - US $100,000
Latino Public Broadcasting · Rolling / Open Foundation

LPB Public Media Content Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Latino Public Broadcasting Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The LPB Public Media Content Fund invites…

Lake Region Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

LRAC: Artist Quick Start Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The LRAC: Artist Quick Start Grant offers a $1,000 funding…

Lake Region Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

LRAC: Career Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The LRAC Career Development Grants offer $2,000 to individual…

Lake Region Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

LRAC: Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The LRAC Fellowship, a $5,000 grant from the Lake Region Arts Council,…

Lake Region Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

LRAC: Legacy Individual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The LRAC Legacy Individual Grants offer up to $6,000 for…

Lake Region Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

LRAC: Legacy Organizational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $12,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC) offers the…

US $1,000 - US $8,000
Lake Region Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

LRAC: Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Lake Region Arts Council offers the LRAC…

Up to US $4,500
Lake Region Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

LRAC: Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,500 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Lake Region Arts Council's Project Grant supports artistic…

LUCA S CALANNI FOUNDATION INC · May 14, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Luca S. Calanni Foundation Grants Organization: Luca S. Calanni Foundation (Live Like Luca) Location: Western New York (Erie and Chautauqua Counties) Website: livelikeluca.com Mission The Luca S.…

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Council of Learned Societies Amount: Up to US $42,500 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Luce/ACLS…

LUCY D NISBET CHARITABLE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lucy Downing Nisbet Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lucy Downing Nisbet Charitable Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Lucy Downing Nisbet…

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lupe Ontiveros Memorial Scholarship in Theatre Purpose: Honor the memory of actress and force of nature Lupe Ontiveros, a mentor and dear friend to the LACHSA community Established By: Josefina…

THE LYNCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lynch Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lynch Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Lynch Foundation Grant supports not-for-profit organizations in the Greater Boston area,…

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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