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	Madelaine G. von Weber Trust Grant	Madelaine G Vonweber Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists Grant	Spector Family Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	NIAF La Scala Scholarship	National Italian American Foundationinc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant	Fund for the Arts Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wold Foundation Grant	Wold Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Southbury Community Trust Fund Grant	The Connecticut Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	The Art of Science Grant	The City Garden Clubs of New York	Rolling	$145
Foundation	Laird Norton Family Foundation Grant	Laird Norton Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John M. Ross Foundation - Program Grant	John M Ross Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	PRTV Basic Grant - Illinois Public Radio and Television ($43,000)	Illinois Arts Council Agency	Rolling	$9K – $43K
Foundation	Publication & Arts Grants	Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm Nat'l	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Involvement Program	Hallmark Corporate Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	East Bay Fund for Artists	East Bay Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation Grants	Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ResMed Foundation: Community Philanthropy Proposals Grant	Resmed Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MAC Annual Grants	Missouri Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	OVAC Education Assistance Grant	Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Pleiad Foundation Grant	Pleiad Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Catalyst Grant	The Durham Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Ruth Maleczech Award	Mabou Mines Development Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation Grant	Nicholas H Noyes Jr Memorial	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant	Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants	New Era Cap Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYSCA/New York Folklore Folk Arts Graduate Internship Program	New York Folklore Society Inc	Rolling	$5K

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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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