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.

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NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lynne Goldsborough Yowell Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Lynne Goldsborough Yowell Scholarship, managed by…

M&T Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

M&T Charitable Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: M & T Charitable Foundation Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The M&T Charitable Foundation Grants provide essential support to a variety…

Up to US $2,000,000
JE AND LE MABEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mabee Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: J E And L E Mabee Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Mabee Foundation provides challenge grants for…

RILEY MABEL LOUISE TR UWILL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mabel Louise Riley Foundation: Riley Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Mabel Louise Riley…

MABEL Y HUGHES CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Bank Na Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Mabel Y.…

Up to US $40,000
Missouri Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

MAC Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Arts Council Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Missouri Arts Council offers annual grants ranging from $500 to…

Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

MAC Mini-Grants for Individuals Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The MAC Mini-Grants for Individuals program offers…

Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

MAC Mini-Grants for Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Amount: US $200 - US $1,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The MAC Mini-Grants for Organizations provide…

Up to US $30,000
Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

MAC Operating grant Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2025 Summary The MAC Operating Grant supports arts-focused…

US $250 - US $5,000
Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

MAC Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Amount: US $250 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The MAC Project Grants support arts initiatives across…

Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

MAC Underserved Initiative Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The MAC Underserved Initiative Grant Program aims to enhance access to…

Maine Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

MAC: Artist Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The MAC: Artist Project Grant supports individual Maine artists…

Up to US $4,000
Missouri Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

MAC: Express Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Missouri Arts Council offers Express Grants to support a variety…

ARTIST COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

MacColl Johnson Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Artist Communities Alliance Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: June 28, 2025 Summary The MacColl Johnson Fellowship Program,…

MacDowell · Rolling / Open Foundation

MacDowell Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MacDowell Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The MacDowell Fellowship supports artists by providing a nurturing environment for creative work.…

CADILLAC AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Missaukee Area Community Foundation Trustee Grant Qualified applicants will be nonprofit groups and/or organizations that hold a 501(c)(3) status, that wish to offer a program or project to…

MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MACF: Community Investment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Midland Area Community Foundation…

Up to US $2,000
ALBION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MACI Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albion Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The MACI Youth Fund, managed by the Albion Community Foundation,…

COOPERMAN FAMILY FUND FOR A JEWISH FUTURE · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Mack Ness Fund - General Grants for Negev Development Funder: The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ Geographic Scope: Negev region, Israel Background: The Mack Ness Fund was…

MACKINAC ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mackinac Island Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mackinac Island Community Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Mackinac Island Community Foundation Grant,…

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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