Last updated June 25, 2026
There are currently 4,974 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
MSAC Grants for Artists Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The MSAC Grants for Artists program supports the sustainability of…
MSAC Grants for Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The MSAC Grants for Organizations program offers…
MSAC Heritage Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The MSAC Heritage Awards, presented by the Maryland State…
MSAC Maryland Touring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The MSAC Maryland Touring Grant, administered by the…
MSAC Professional Development Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Maryland State Arts Council offers…
MSDF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mignon Sherwood Delano Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Mignon Sherwood Delano Foundation aims to provide impactful annual contributions to…
MSF: Participation in the Arts Grant (serves ages 5 to 18) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Stulsaft Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Morris Stulsaft Foundation offers the…
MSJ Renaissance Fund - Arts Participation Award Overview: Students of any major can earn a $500 per semester award through participation in the arts, inspired by Sister Augusta Zimmer, founder of the…
Muckleshoot Charity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Muckleshoot Charity Fund supports community…
Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The…
Mullick Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mullick Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Mullick Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on education,…
Multicultural Action Committee - Cultural Event Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Longmont Amount: US $100 - US $3,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2025 Summary The Multicultural Action Committee…
MULTIPLE – Hometown Grants Supports shovel-ready projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Only physical builds or…
Munartet Project Administering Agency: Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) - serves as grantor and administrative partner Geographic Scope: Kodiak Island, Alaska Status: Active collaborative…
Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation Amount: US $7,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Municipal Art…
Municipality of Anchorage: Mayor's Art Grants - Beyond the Beige Status: ACTIVE Funder: Municipality of Anchorage Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Municipality of Anchorage is launching…
Municipality of Anchorage: Mayor's Art Grants - General Category Status: ACTIVE Funder: Municipality of Anchorage Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: April 11, 2025 Summary The Municipality of Anchorage…
Mural Grant Program Organization: Downtown Springdale Alliance Mission: Improve downtown's aesthetics and engage local artists by enhancing building facades in downtown Springdale. Program Details…
Mural Match Program Funder: Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives Overview: Program to support mural creation in downtown Oklahoma City through matching funds or grants. Geographic Scope - Downtown…
Murals and Public Art Projects Grants Overview: Grant program for murals and public art projects in Worcester County. Specific guidelines are available for this funding category. Geographic Scope:…
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.