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.
Morgan Community Fund- Annual Grant Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Morgan Community Fund provides…
Morgan Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Morgan Fund Grant Program aims to enhance…
Morgan Judd Foundation Direct Scholarship Program Overview: Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, the Morgan Judd Foundation established a scholarship program providing $7,500 academic…
Morris Fund Official Name: Philip A. Morris Fund for the Design Arts Type: Field of Interest Fund Mission: Create and expand awareness of the design arts and the impact of quality design in the…
Morris Local Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council of the Morris Area Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The Morris Local Arts Grants program aims to enhance…
Morton Gould Young Composer Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Morton Gould Young Composer Awards, presented by The ASCAP Foundation,…
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: August 10, 2025 Summary The Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust, established…
Moses D. Nunnally, Jr. Charitable Trust B Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moses D. Nunnally, Jr. Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Moses D.…
Moulton Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Redwood Foundation for Education Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Moulton Family Fund, administered by the Redwood Foundation for…
Overview Purpose: The Movement Building and Systems Change (MBSC) Grant Program supports nonprofits and community-based organizations that engage in organizing, power building, advocacy and…
Moving Image Fund: Pre-Production & Early Development Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: LEF Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Moving Image Fund, established…
Moving Image Fund: Production / Post Production Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: LEF Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Moving Image Fund, established by…
Moving Stories: Short-Form Graphic Novels for King County Metro Transit RapidRide Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: US $54,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The 'Moving Stories'…
MRAC Emergency Relief Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The MRAC Emergency Relief Grant offers $500 to…
Overview About This Program The Arts Impact for Individuals grant program provides up to $5,000 for artistic projects in Minnesota led by individuals. Projects must be focused on creating access to…
MRAC: Flexible Support Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The MRAC Flexible Support Grant…
MRAC: Next Step Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The MRAC: Next Step Fund Grant, supported by the…
MSAC Creativity Grants for General Operating Support Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The MSAC Creativity Grants for…
MSAC Creativity Grants for Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The MSAC Creativity Grants for Projects,…
MSAC Folklife Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Last Updated: January 24, 2026 Summary The MSAC Folklife Network Grant, administered by the Maryland State Arts Council,…
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.