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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Cowles Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

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

Textile Center Of Minnesota · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Textile Center Of Minnesota Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists…

MacPhail Center for Music · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Fellowships for Musicians Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MacPhail Center for Music Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The McKnight Fellowships for Musicians,…

Playwrights' Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: US $28,900 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting support…

The McKnight Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The McKnight Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The McKnight Foundation's Arts & Culture Grant Program…

FILMNORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Media Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: FilmNorth Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The McKnight Media Artist Fellowships, offered by FilmNorth in…

Playwrights' Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight National Residency And Commission Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: Up to US $27,250 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The McKnight National Residency and…

Highpoint Center For Printmaking · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Printmaking Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Highpoint Center For Printmaking Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The McKnight Printmaking Fellowship, part of…

Northern Clay Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Clay Center Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The McKnight Artist Residency for Ceramic Artists…

Playwrights' Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships, offered by the…

MINNEAPOLIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKnight Visual Artist Fellowships Funder: McKnight Foundation in partnership with Minneapolis College of Art and Design Geographic Scope: Minneapolis, Minnesota area Overview: Fellowship program…

Up to US $15,000
The McLean Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

McLean Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: McLean Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The McLean Foundation provides funding for projects that enhance…

THE MARGARET CLARK MORGAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCMF: Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peg's Foundation Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The MCMF: Arts Grant, offered by Peg's Foundation, aims to enhance lives impacted by serious mental…

THE ROBERT B MCMILLEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

McMillen Foundation Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robert B Mcmillen Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The McMillen Foundation Grants Program supports research in…

The McMurry Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

McMurry Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McMurry Foundation Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The McMurry Foundation Grant, established in 1998, focuses on enhancing the well-being of…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mcnenny, George W. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Mcnenny, George W. Scholarship offers a $500…

Up to US $5,000
MERRIMACK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK FDTN · Rolling / Open Foundation

MCSB Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Merrimack County Savings Bank Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Merrimack County Savings Bank Foundation,…

MDU RESOURCES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

MDU Resources Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: MDU Resources Foundation Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The MDU Resources Foundation seeks to enhance community well-being through grants…

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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