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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THE RAMSEY MCCLUSKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

McCluskey Family Foundation: Scholarship Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The Ramsey McCluskey…

THE RAMSEY MCCLUSKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

McCluskey Family Foundation: Single Year Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Ramsey McCluskey Family…

THE RAMSEY MCCLUSKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

McCluskey Family Foundation: Trilogy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation Amount: US $35,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Ramsey McCluskey Family…

Up to US $50,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

McConnell Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The McConnell Fund, established in 2001 by the…

NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

McCook Community Foundation Fund: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Community Foundation Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The McCook Community Foundation Fund in Nebraska has…

BRIDGE BUILDERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Bridge Builders Community Foundations Our Vision Bridge Builders Community Foundations will generate growth and progress in our communities by actively engaging individuals and organizations…

US $2,000 - US $100,000
MADISON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCF: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Madison Community Foundation's Community…

MIAMI COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCF: Fall Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami County Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2025 Summary The Miami County Foundation offers grants to support community programs in arts, education,…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview What We Do Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. MaineCF’s investment expertise supports…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Starting in 2022, Maine Expansion Arts grant program will offer two separate tracks: one for organizations serving rural communities and the other for organizations led by and/or…

The McGlothlin Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

McGlothlin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mcglothlin Foundation Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The McGlothlin Foundation Grant supports philanthropic initiatives in higher…

US $20,000 - US $35,000
MCINNES S AND J CHAR TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

McInnes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sally Brown McInnes and John "Mac" McInnes Charitable Trust Amount: US $20,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The McInnes…

Pillsbury House + Theatre · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pillsbury House + Theatre Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer…

The Loft · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Artist Fellowships for Writers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Loft Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The McKnight Artist Fellowships for Writers supports mid-career…

$720,000 (for consortium over 3 years; $25,000 per McKnight Artist Fellow)
ARTIST COMMUNITIES ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

McKnight Artist Residencies Consortium Funder: McKnight Foundation Amount: $720,000 awarded to ACA to design and implement consortium program over first three years; supports up to 98 McKnight Artist…

Cowles Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Choreographer Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cowles Center Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The McKnight Choreographer Fellowships provide three $25,000…

Indigenous Roots · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indigenous Roots Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship, a collaboration…

Northern Clay Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Fellowship for Ceramic Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Clay Center Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The McKnight Artist Fellowships for Ceramic Artists…

Minnesota Center For Book Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Center For Book Arts Amount: US $27,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The McKnight Fellowships for Book Artists,…

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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