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	Living Cultures Grant	Alliance for California Traditional Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JCFKC: Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund Grant	Jewish Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kathy Beth Kantor Memorial Fund	Los Angeles County High School for The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Legacy Program / Design to Action Networks	San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cooke Foundation Grants	Cooke Foundation Limited	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Arts in Schools Impact Grants	Lexarts Inc	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Columbus Foundation: Arts & Culture Fund Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thomas County Community Foundation Grants	Thomas County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artists, Writers and Scholars Program Grant	Georgia Sea Grant	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	NDC Professional Development Grants	North Dakota Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	ISF Film Scholarship Program Grant	Islamic Scholarship Fund	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Herbert A. Templeton Foundation Grant	Herbert a Templeton Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts and Culture Nonprofits: Organizational Support Grant Program (OSP)	City of San Diego	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) Grant in Arts, Culture, & Media/Human Services, Education, & Advocacy	Arab Community Center for Economic and S	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	H. Chase Stone Trust Grant	H Chase Stone Trust B Xxxxx5009	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Summer Youth Program Fund Grant	Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Keyholder Residency Grant	Lower East Side Printshop, Inc.	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Sundance Documentary Fund Grant	Sundance Institute	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Benjamin H. Van Andel Promise of Excellence Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Back to Better: $3,000 Resilience Grants for Artists & Creative Businesses: PA Arts & Culture	Centre Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Harry L. Katz Memorial Trust Fund Grant	Katz H L Fndn	Rolling	$20K – $60K
Foundation	Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant	New Hampshire Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Native American Artist-in-Residence Program Grant	Minnesota Historical Society	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	The Cummings Foundation Artist Residency	The Griffin Museum of Photography Inc	Rolling	$60K

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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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