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.

5,129 grants
State/ Foundation
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Quad City Arts Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Metro Arts ​Youth Apprenticeship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad City Arts Inc. Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

MetroWest Fund for Arts & Culture Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for MetroWest Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2025 Summary The MetroWest Fund for Arts & Culture…

Up to US $15,000
DEDALUS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

MFA Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dedalus Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The MFA Fellowship, funded by the Dedalus Foundation, provides a…

MICHIGAN HUMANITIES COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

MHC Arts & Humanities Touring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary Overview The application period for Arts and…

Minnesota Humanities Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

MHC Arts and Music Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The MHC Arts and Music Education Grant provides vital…

Minnesota Humanities Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

MHC Community Identity & Heritage Festival Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The MHC Community Identity &…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael and Carolyn Stelman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Amount: Up to US $1,250 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Michael and Carolyn…

3-month residency at Villa Aurora (funded by Federal Foreign Office)
FRIENDS OF VILLA AURORA & THOMAS MANN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael Ballhaus Residency Award Status: Not accepting unsolicited applications Award Type: 3-month residency at Villa Aurora in Los Angeles Funding: Federal Foreign Office (Germany) Eligibility:…

MICHAEL J CONNELL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. Connell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Michael J. Connell Foundation Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Michael J. Connell Foundation Grant supports a variety of…

ASCAP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Masser Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ascap Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Michael Masser Scholarship, established by the late…

BARBARA INGRAM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS · May 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Michael Raymer Dance and Piano Scholarships Funder: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation (sponsored by Susan Wood) Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus Areas: Dance and piano…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Todd Gavitt Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $500 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Michael…

MICHIGAN GATEWAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Grant…

Up to $1,000
PUBLIC CORP FOR THE ARTS OF THE CITY OF · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

Microgrants Funder: Arts Council for Long Beach Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per project Recurrence: Monthly Overview: The Arts Council funds community art projects on a monthly basis. Recent funded…

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation · Rolling / Open State

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s grant programs for artists allow artists to explore and create, provide touring engagements regionally and internationally, help to build audiences, and provide support…

MID ATLANTIC ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mid Atlantic Tours Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Mid Atlantic Tours Grants program supports presenters in…

NATAS - MID AMERICA · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Mid-America EMMY® Creative Arts Scholarship Funder: NATAS Mid-America (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences) Purpose: Reward academic excellence for students pursuing TV careers outside the…

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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