Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
LRAC: Fellowship Grant Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K The LRAC Fellowship, a $5,000 grant from the Lake Region Arts Council, aims to support exceptional artists in the LRAC nine-county area.	Not published	$5K
Genesis Inspiration Foundation Arts Education Grants Genesis Inspiration Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3M	Not published	$3M
Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation Grant Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Artist Grants Chatham Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Emerging Artists Grants program is a project grant program that provides financial support to developing or established professional artists by funding a project pivotal to the advancement of their careers as artists.	Not published	Up to $2K
Arts Council for Long Beach: Project Microgrants Grant Public Corp for the Arts of the City of Long Beach · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Arts Council for Long Beach offers Project Microgrants to support publicly accessible arts and cultural projects that benefit the Long Beach community.	Not published	Up to $1K
Waterville Community Fund Grants Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies The Waterville Community Fund Grants, managed by the Community Foundation of NCW, aim to support innovative programs that address community needs in Waterville, Washington.	Not published	Varies
Barbara Hodgdon Award Grant Shakespeare Association Of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barbara Hodgdon Award, presented by the Shakespeare Association of America (SAA), honors exceptional scholarship in the field of Shakespeare and Performance.	Not published	Varies
Individual Artist Grants (Artist Crossroads) The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Supports individual artists who plan to create new, unique, site-specific, and multi-disciplinary public art projects occurring in non-arts venues. Also called Artist Crossroads grants.	Not published	$3K
Artists Fund Broome County Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An endowment fund supporting arts and cultural initiatives in the Bemidji area. Provides grant funding to arts organizations and programs.	Not published	Varies
Ireton Community Foundation Grant Siouxland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ireton Community Foundation Grant aims to address community needs in Ireton by funding initiatives in areas such as arts, civic engagement, education, environment, health, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Monadnock Arts Alive Mini Grants Arts Alive Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $250 Arts Alive (Monadnock region, NH) runs a Mini Grants program to boost emerging artists — especially those experiencing financial hardship — funding projects that expand an artist's/business's professional abilities or extend arts…	Not published	$100 – $250
Colgate/Flaherty Global Filmmaker in Residence International Film Seminars Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A residency program honoring distinguished filmmakers with international prominence and impact on documentary and experimental cinema.	Not published	Varies
Dean F. Failey Grant Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Dean F. Failey Grant, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust, supports impactful research, exhibition, and conservation projects within the decorative arts field.	Not published	Up to $15K
Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, supports youth employment opportunities in the arts.	Not published	Up to $5K
Cultural Vision Grants Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Grants respond to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community's interest in arts, science, history and heritage programming. Funds high-quality arts and culture projects that advance specific community goals.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Action Grants - Arts and Culture Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Arts and Culture program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to empower organizations focused on racial justice and community-based solutions.	Not published	Varies
Foo Foo Festival Grant Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual 12-day celebration of culturally creative happenings, events and moments in the arts, culture, and entertainment sector.	Not published	Up to $100K
AFAC: Documentary Film Grant Program Arab Fund for Arts and Culture · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The AFAC Documentary Film Grant Program supports Arab filmmakers by providing financial assistance for feature-length and short documentaries in various production stages.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Long Island Community Foundation Grantmaking (Non-Health Proposals) The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Long Island Community Foundation (LICF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties for innovative projects addressing significant community issues.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Equitable Access Arts & Culture Program Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island communities thrive. We inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i.	Not published	Varies
McKnight Choreographer Fellowships Grant Cowles Center · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Choreographer Fellowships provide three $25,000 awards annually to Minnesota choreographers, offering unrestricted support for artistic development.	Not published	$25K
APA: Arthur Danto/American Society for Aesthetics Prize Grant American Philosophical Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Arthur Danto/American Society for Aesthetics Prize honors exceptional work in aesthetics by members of both the American Philosophical Association (APA) and the American Society for Aesthetics (ASA).	Not published	$1K
Mary Spitzer Etter Endowed Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County · Foundation Not published · $5K The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County At The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County, we make it easy to give back to the community we all love through comprehensive and trusted charitable giving.	Not published	$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.

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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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