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	Archibald Charitable Foundation Grant	Norman Archibald Char Fdn-agy	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	Lifetime Achievement Award	Musical Fund Society Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Western Alliance Bank Grants	Western Alliance Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nicholson Family Foundation Grant	The Nicholson Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Tres Doux Foundation / Beignet Fest Foundation Grantmaking Program	Tres Doux Foundation	Rolling	$4K – $76K
Foundation	Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation: Operations Grants	Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $75K
Foundation	Garneau-Nicon Family Foundation Grant	Garneau Nicon Family Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $50K
Foundation	Cerro Gordo County Community Foundation Grants	Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Highland Park Community Foundation Grant	Highland Park Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $50K
Foundation	Greenville Women Giving Grants	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	$50K – $100K
Foundation	Arts & Culture- San Clemente History, Arts & Culture Fund Grant	Orange County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cullen Foundation Grants	The Cullen Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation Grant	Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Start Project Grant	Washington State Arts Commission	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Appleton Education Foundation Grants	Appleton Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	$250 – $2K
Foundation	Durfee Foundation Stanton Fellowship	Durfee Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Social Impact Artist Award - Individual Artist Grant	Bonfils-stanton Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art Grant	American Council of Learned Societies	Rolling	Up to $43K
Foundation	Feeder School Grants Program	Roosevelt High School Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Nancy J. Seavy Memorial Scholarship Endowment Grant	John Randolph Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment Grant	Center for Cultural Innovation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	BlackStar Pitch	Blackstar Projects Inc	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund	Potlatch Fund	Rolling	$397K
Foundation	ArtsEverywhere Grants	Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K

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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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