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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Up to $10,000
SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art Contest Funder: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) Geographic Scope: Texas (youth) Focus Areas: Youth art competition Overview: Youth artists have opportunities to win scholarships up to…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Educator Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The Arts Educator Fellowships, supported by the…

Up to US $1,000
Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Alice Huffard Richards Fund Grants support music,…

DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Art Exhibition…

BELMONT EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art Exploration Funds Overview: Funding available for projects, supplies, and experiences proposed by Belmont art students. Applications will be reviewed by a committee established by the Foundation…

$5,000 - $65,000
ARTS COUNCIL OF INDIANAPOLIS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art for Awareness Grants Purpose: Fund projects that use arts-based activities to prevent or create awareness of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or addiction in Marion County. Funding Source: City of…

College Art Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art History Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Art Association Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Art History Travel Fund, offered by the College Art…

JERSEY CITY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Art House Cares: COVID Relief Grants Funder: Art House Productions, funded by New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation Status: One-time relief program…

Varies (Full program access + materials + training)
ART IN ACTION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art in Action Scholarship Fund Purpose: Provide free Art in Action programs and supplies to K-8 schools that lack resources for art education. Geographic Scope: United States (currently serving 40…

OEDIT Programs & Funding · Rolling / Open State

Program commissioning artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings.

StriveTogether Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art Inspires Scholarship Purpose: Recognizes student artists for outstanding artwork reflecting StriveTogether's vision and core values, including educational equity. Award Details: - Scholarship…

Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art Mentor Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne is dedicated to fostering a vibrant culture…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art of Community: Rural SC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Art of Community: Rural SC Grants, offered…

Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Art on the Streets Fellowship Funder: Downtown Ventures (nonprofit arm of Downtown Partnership) Geographic Scope: Pikes Peak region (El Paso or Teller counties of Colorado) Focus Areas: Visual arts,…

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art Project Grant for Individuals Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Arrowhead region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties, plus Fond du Lac, Grand…

ARROWHEAD REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art Project Grant for Organizations Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Arrowhead region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties, plus Fond du Lac, Grand…

ArtsWA Grants · April 16, 2026 State

Annual grant program funding art, creative, and cultural projects. Open to any organization with 501c3 status or fiscally sponsored groups producing art, creative, and/or cultural projects.…

$2,500 (1st), $1,500 (2nd), $1,000 (3rd), $500 (4th), $500 (5th), $100 (Honorable Mentions)
ONE COMMUNITY HEALTH · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Art Scholarship Competition Funder: One Community Health Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Hood River and surrounding area, including schools in Oregon and Washington: - Hood River Valley High…

Vision Galveston · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Art Spark Texas Artist of the Year Awards Overview: Annual awards honoring outstanding Texas artists with disabilities for their artistic excellence, leadership, and community impact. Geographic…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Art Ventures Individual Artist Grants Funder: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Program Status: Active since 1990 Geographic Scope: Northeast Florida (Duval County and surrounding…

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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