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	McCluskey Family Foundation: Single Year Grants	The Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Harold and Rachel McMillen Foundation Grant	Harold and Rachel Mcmillen Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Literary Arts Touring Grants	South Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	GCRA- Community Partnership Grant Program	City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA)	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Greene County Cultural Fund	Greene County Council on the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Horizon Foundation Grant (Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, Greene County, Hawkins County, Hamblen County, Washington County, and Sullivan County, TN)	First Horizon Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Founders Project Fulfillment Grant	The Children's Theatre Foundation Of	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Tourism Grants Category C-II	Cultural Council of Palm Beach	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	William B. Pratt Endowment Fund- Media Arts Grant	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	Corning Nonprofit Grants (also called Direct Grant)	Corning Incorporated Community Impact & Investment Philanthropy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant	Siouxland Community Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $15K
Foundation	Best Pilot Awards	Seriesfest	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Saul O Sidore Memorial Foundation Grant	Saul O Sidore Memorial Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harry Chapin Foundation Grant	Harry Chapin Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Upper Bucks Community Foundation Fund of LVCF Grant	Lehigh Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Classroom Enrichment Grant	Kent Schools Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant - Wisconsin (Chippewa Valley)	The Nordson Corporation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PTCF: Community Impact Grant	Tahoe Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Impact100 Philadelphia Grant Program	Impact100 Philadelphia Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Anderson Graphic Design Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Activities Endowment Fund Grants	District 742 Local Education Activities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFWK: Philanthropy 360 Grant	Community Foundation of West Kyinc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SEMAC Individual Artist: Grants for Advancing Artists	Southeastern Minnesota Arts	Rolling	$3K – $6K
Foundation	BCCF Grants	Brown County Community Foundation Inc	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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