Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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The Remain Fund Grant Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ReMain Nantucket Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Nantucket, promotes community enrichment through grants targeting downtown enhancement, leadership development, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	Varies
Arts Education Grants Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting arts education initiatives and programming.	Not published	Varies
Community Arts Grants Arts Council for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K Grants of up to $7,500 annually to nonprofit organizations (total revenue up to $3 million) to bring public arts and culture programs to life in Monterey County; one grant per organization per year.	Not published	Up to $8K
Onondaga County MicroGrant CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program for arts organizations and individual artists in Onondaga County. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available content.	Not published	Varies
Performing Artists Directory Grants Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Performing Artists Directory Grants, offered by the Kentucky Arts Council, aim to support professional performing artists in dance, music, theater, and storytelling.	Not published	Varies
Youth & The Arts Grant The Lima Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting youth and the arts.	Not published	Varies
CFECFL Community Grant Program Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The CFECFL Community Grant Program offers competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties. Grants support diverse areas including the arts, education, environment, and human services.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant Pennsylvania Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $5K The Creative Sector Flex Fund, introduced by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), aims to support dynamic arts organizations in Pennsylvania with annual revenues between $10,000 and $200,000.	Not published	$5K
Art in Action Scholarship Fund Art in Action · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide free Art in Action programs and supplies to K-8 schools that lack resources for art education.	Not published	Varies
Arts Alive! Individual Artist Grants Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Arts Alive! Individual Artist Grants, offered by the Weld Community Foundation, support emerging artists in Weld County, enabling them to advance their artistic careers.	Not published	Up to $3K
CCI Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) runs Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment (up to $5,000) for craft artists nationally. Recurring annual; 2025 cycle closed.	Not published	Up to $5K
Artists Engage Community Grant Region 2 Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Artists Engage Community Grant, offered by the Region 2 Arts Council, promotes the integration of high-quality arts into North Central Minnesota's communities.	Not published	Up to $6K
ASC: Creative Renewal Fellowship Grant Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The ASC: Creative Renewal Fellowship offers established artists in Mecklenburg County the chance to rejuvenate their creative practices.	Not published	Up to $15K
TCA Texas Arts Respond Performance Support Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $75 – $8K The TCA Texas Arts Respond Performance Support grant aims to enhance Texas's creative economy by investing in arts activities.	Not published	$75 – $8K
Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts - Operating Support Grant Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Annual operating grants support activities, programs, and projects in A&E Districts throughout Maryland. Appointed management entities for designated A&E Districts may apply for MSAC operating support funds to support district priorities.	Not published	Varies
Eastside Arts Initiative Artist Relief Fund La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $5K	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Chris Kochem Artist in Residence Fund Belmont Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K $5,000 is dedicated annually to fund visiting artists to the Belmont Public Schools.	Not published	$5K
Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry Lea Hillman Jr. Foundation Grant aims to elevate the quality of life in the Portland region by supporting innovative initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Public Art Grant Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program The Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M The Miami Foundation's Community Grants program invests in local nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing well-being of children and youth and other pressing civic issues that shape quality of life in Greater Miami.	Not published	$1M
NEON District Public Art Program - Artist Micro-Grant Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $599 The program aims to reduce the material and design costs to working artists and provide incentives to property owners and tenants.	Rolling	Up to $599
Williams Family Foundation Grant Williams Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Williams Family Foundation was established in 2017 to provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that serve youth, adults, the arts, and animal welfare organizations.	Not published	Varies
DCCF: Small Project Grants Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The DCCF Small Project Grants offer funding of up to $1,500 for organizations aiming to implement impactful small-scale projects in Decatur County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $62K The Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program invites applications for its prestigious fellowships, which support full-time research in American art.	Not published	Up to $62K

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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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