Last updated June 25, 2026
There are currently 4,974 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Mini-Grants for organizations are designed to meet a wide variety of needs in Mississippi communities. The program may be used to present an artist from MAC's Artist Roster, support a consultancy…
Mini-Grants for Artists Funder: ARTogether Location: Oakland, CA, US Website: artogether.org Overview This grant program supports artists on current, ongoing projects. Funds may be used for art…
Mini-Grants for Teachers Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Geographic Scope: South Plains region (West Texas) Overview: The Mini-Grants for Teachers program provides funding to K-12 teachers…
Minnesota Film Production Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Minnesota Film Production Grant supports early career…
Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Minnesota Filmmaker Mentorship Grant offers up…
Minnesota Historical Society - Grants The Minnesota Historical Society has grant programs available to provide support for organizations and agencies for historical research, historic preservation,…
Minnesota Humanities Center - Grants The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC), by virtue of funding provided by the Minnesota Legislature, will make several grant opportunities available during year one…
Minnesota State Arts Board - Arts Experiences Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Minnesota State Arts…
Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Individual Artists The Arts Board offers two programs that make grants to individual artists, and two services that help promote the work of artists who teach…
Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Organizations The Arts Board offers ongoing grant programs for arts producers, presenters, service organizations, and schools. Agency Arts Board - State Topics…
Overview Minster Community Fund The Minster Community Fund (Fund) was established for the benefit of the citizens of the Minster School District. The intent is to emphasize community improvement in…
Minto Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minto Group Inc. Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary Minto Group Inc. is dedicated to making a positive impact through its philanthropic efforts. Their…
Mission City Community Fund General Grants Geographic Scope: City of Santa Clara and surrounding Silicon Valley Focus Areas: The fund supports programs in five areas of giving: - Social Services -…
Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust Inc. Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Mission Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Trust…
Mission Support Grants Overview: ArtsBuild supports local arts organizations whose mission is to create and provide year-round arts programs and experiences that are vital to the cultural life of the…
Mission Support Grants Purpose: Support non-profit organizations with the arts as their primary purpose. Funding is unrestricted. Status: Currently closed. Dates will be announced in summer of 2026.…
Mississippi Delta Film Academy Organization: Emmett Till Interpretive Center Overview: A two-week summer program led by Dr. Davis Houck and Dr. Pablo Correa for highly motivated high school students…
Mississippi Whole Schools is a program open to K-12 schools that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting high-quality instruction and learning for students. Schools can apply for the program, which…
Starting in Fall 2022, this grant is available exclusively for Mississippi Whole Schools (MWS) schools to fund projects that strengthen capacity for education in the arts.
Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation, established in 1987, focuses on supporting…
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.
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.
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.