Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund Potlatch Fund · Foundation Not published · $397K The Community Relations and Innovation Fund was established to streamline Potlatch Fund's grant practices.	Not published	$397K
ArtsEverywhere Grants Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ArtsEverywhere Grants, funded by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, aim to enrich local arts and culture through substantial support for innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Living Cultures Grant Alliance for California Traditional Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Living Cultures Grant program supports traditional arts initiatives. This program has provided funding to cultural organizations and projects documenting and preserving traditional cultural heritage.	Not published	Varies
JCFKC: Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund Grant Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · Varies The Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund provides grants for cultural arts, community relations, and education, primarily within the Jewish community in the Greater Kansas City area.	Not published	Varies
Kathy Beth Kantor Memorial Fund Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support student photographers in honor of photographer Kathy Beth Kantor	Not published	Varies
Legacy Program / Design to Action Networks San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 · Foundation Not published · Varies The future-focused extension of the WDC 2024 community program prioritizing investment and support for initiatives with potential to bring about long-lasting transformative regional change.	Not published	Varies
Cooke Foundation Grants Cooke Foundation Limited · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Cooke Foundation Grants support impactful community initiatives in Hawaii, focusing on arts, culture, humanities, education, environment, and human services.	Not published	Up to $20K
Arts in Schools Impact Grants Lexarts Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Arts in Schools Impact Grants, launched by LexArts, aim to enhance arts education in Fayette County Public Schools by subsidizing costs associated with engaging arts organizations.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Columbus Foundation: Arts & Culture Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Columbus Foundation's Arts & Culture Fund Grant supports organizations in Franklin County focused on the creation and presentation of performing, visual, and fine arts.	Not published	Varies
Thomas County Community Foundation Grants Thomas County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thomas County Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, focuses on enhancing community betterment in Thomas County, Kansas. By pooling resources from various donors, it builds endowed funds to support diverse philanthropic goals.	Not published	Varies
Artists, Writers and Scholars Program Grant Georgia Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Artists, Writers and Scholars Program, funded by Georgia Sea Grant, supports creative individuals in Georgia to produce art and literature that highlights the state's coastal and marine environments.	Not published	$1K – $5K
NDC Professional Development Grants North Dakota Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The NDC Professional Development Grants offer reimbursement funding for North Dakota nonprofit art organizations, educational institutions, and individual artists.	Not published	Up to $1K
ISF Film Scholarship Program Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The ISF Film Scholarship Program, initiated by the Islamic Scholarship Fund, supports Muslim students pursuing careers in film and media.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Herbert A. Templeton Foundation Grant Herbert a Templeton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation, established in 1955, supports tax-exempt organizations focused on education, social services, and cultural arts in Oregon.	Not published	Varies
Arts and Culture Nonprofits: Organizational Support Grant Program (OSP) City of San Diego · State Not published · $5K The Arts and Culture Nonprofits: Organizational Support Grant Program (OSP) by the City of San Diego provides vital funding to tax-exempt, nonprofit arts organizations.	Not published	$5K
Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) Grant in Arts, Culture, & Media/Human Services, Education, & Advocacy Arab Community Center for Economic and S · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is a national community foundation. An institution of ACCESS, CAAP’s objective is to unite and empower the Arab American community by demonstrating the impact of giving together.	Not published	Varies
H. Chase Stone Trust Grant H Chase Stone Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The H. Chase Stone Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in El Paso County, Colorado, focusing on performing, literary, and fine arts. These grants aim to enhance the cultural landscape of the community.	Not published	Up to $30K
Summer Youth Program Fund Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K The Summer Youth Program Fund, supported by the Central Indiana Community Foundation and other local funders, provides grants for youth programs in Marion County.	Not published	$30K
Keyholder Residency Grant Lower East Side Printshop, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $1K The Keyholder Residency at Lower East Side Printshop offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities, fostering artistic development.	Not published	$1K
Sundance Documentary Fund Grant Sundance Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Sundance Documentary Fund supports innovative nonfiction filmmakers worldwide, offering non-recoupable grants of up to $40,000 for development and $100,000 for production/post-production.	Not published	Up to $100K
Benjamin H. Van Andel Promise of Excellence Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Benjamin H. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Feb 2027.	Not published	Varies
Back to Better: $3,000 Resilience Grants for Artists & Creative Businesses: PA Arts & Culture Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Back to Better Resilience Grants provide $3,000 to artists and creative entrepreneurs in Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, or Huntingdon County, who experienced significant income disruption due to the pandemic.	Not published	$3K
Harry L. Katz Memorial Trust Fund Grant Katz H L Fndn · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The Harry L. Katz Memorial Trust Fund Grant supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational initiatives.	Not published	$20K – $60K
Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K A major unrestricted grant awarded annually to support individual visual artists in their artistic development and career growth. One of the country's largest unrestricted grants to an individual artist.	Not published	Up to $25K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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