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	GLCF: Spring Grants	Greater Lafayette Community	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Young Architects Award	AIA ARIZONA The American Institute of Architects	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Newton B. Shingleton Trust Grant	Shingleton Tuw	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VCA Arts in Practice Grants	Virginia Commission for the Arts	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	AIR Collaborative	Creative Waco	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Germaine Poliakov Fellowship Grant	Virginia Center for the Creative Arts	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Alston Beech Foundation Grant	Alston Beech Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Placemaking Grant	Downtown Long Beach Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MJ LaFoley Foundation Grant	The Martin J Lafoley Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BRCFSC Community Grants	Blue River Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Film Festival Support and Promotion Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFCC Program Grants	Collier Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$20K – $100K
Foundation	Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program - Eastern Region	Idaho Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry Grants	Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Lillian Gorell Scholarship Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harris Foundation Grant	Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris F	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	CFHC: Field of Interest Grants	Community Foundation of Henderson	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MNSAB Operating Support Grant Program	Minnesota State Arts Board	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Rural Arts Initiative Grant Program	The Musser Fund	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	Stevens Family Foundation Grant	Stevens Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts dollars Grant Program - K-12 Arts Education Grants	Quad City Arts Inc.	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Millard Meiss Publication Fund Grant	College Art Association of America Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WAB Creative Communities Grants	Wisconsin Arts Board	Rolling	$2K – $6K
Foundation	New Practices New York: Voice	The New York Chapter of the American	Rolling	Varies

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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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