Last updated June 25, 2026
There are currently 4,974 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
MJ LaFoley Foundation Grant Purpose: To provide an opportunity for deserving students to meet their special needs or achieve educational or amateur athletic goals through special programs. Geographic…
MKFA: Infinite Expansion Grants (formerly Organizational Support Grants) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary…
MMS Giving Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mms Giving Foundation Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The MMS Giving Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of individuals and communities…
MN State Arts Board - Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The MN State Arts Board - Arts…
MN State Arts Board - Cultural Expression Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025 Summary The MN State Arts Board's…
MN Veterans Creative Arts Grant Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Support for creative arts programs and projects for veterans…
MNSAB Operating Support Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The MNSAB Operating Support Grant Program…
Modernism Week Scholarship Program Overview: Modernism Week's proceeds provide scholarships to local students pursuing college educations in architecture and design-related fields, in addition to…
Momentum Program Funder: South Arts Inc Program Type: Intensive three-year professional development program Purpose: Strengthen touring capacity of Southern dance companies Award Amount: $10,000 per…
Monona County Community Partners Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Monona County Community…
Monroe County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Monroe County Community Foundation…
Montclair Foundation Community Grants Program Funder: The Montclair Foundation Inc., Montclair, NJ Geographic Scope: Greater Montclair area and environs Mission: The Montclair Foundation nurtures…
Monterey Peninsula Foundation K-12 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Monterey Peninsula Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Monterey Peninsula Foundation…
Montgomery County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montgomery County Foundation Amount: Up to US $38,000 Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Montgomery County Foundation Grant supports…
Montgomery Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shiawassee Community Foundation Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Montgomery Family Fund Grant, honoring the legacy of biology teacher…
Moody Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moody Foundation Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Moody Foundation Grant supports charitable projects in Texas, focusing on innovative ideas…
Moody Fund for the Arts (MFA) Grants Program Type: Annual grant program for small and emerging arts organizations in Dallas Background: Created in 2017 as a permanent endowment by a $10 million gift…
Moon and Stars Project Grants Overview: The American Turkish Society awards competitive grants to support emerging and established artists in the development of arts and culture projects related to…
Mooneyhan Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mooneyhan Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Mooneyhan Family Foundation, established in…
More Joy Community Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council New Orleans Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The More Joy Community Arts Grant supports initiatives that…
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.