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.
Murco Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The Murco Foundation Grants, managed…
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant supports diverse…
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Sterlin Harjo Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muscogee (Creek) Nation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Muscogee…
Overview MAP Assessment Types MAP offers five assessments. Aspects common to all assessments: * Grounded in the Core Standards * Include Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) issues as…
Museum Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: CA Natural Resources Agency Amount: US $50,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Summary The Museum Grant Program, established under California…
Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Overview: Grant funding decolonization initiatives and community-driven projects…
Music & Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Casualty Amount: US $300 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The California Casualty Music & Arts Grant supports K-12 public schools facing…
Music on Film-Film on Music (MOFFOM) Documentary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denver Film Society Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Denver Film will…
MutualOne Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mutualone Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The MutualOne Charitable Foundation,…
NAC: Arts Accessibility for Event Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Arts Council Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Nebraska Arts Council offers the Arts…
NAC: The Arts Accessibility Grant for Improvement Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Arts Accessibility Grant…
NAEF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Art Education Foundation Last Updated: March 08, 2025 Summary The National Art Education Foundation (NAEF) is currently on a strategic pause regarding…
NALAC Fund for the Arts: Organization Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association Of Latino Arts And Cultures Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The NALAC Fund for the Arts…
Overview The Nan Ogburn Cullman Education Endowment for Johnston County Schools is a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The endowment was established through the estate of the late Nan…
Nancy A. Berkhouse Classical Art Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Nancy A. Berkhouse Classical Art Scholarship,…
Nancy J. Seavy Memorial Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Nancy J. Seavy Memorial…
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Tr Amount: US $100,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Nancy Smith Hurd…
Nanette Hatzes Grant Overview: Annual competitive grant awarded in memory of local artist Nanette Hatzes, who made significant contributions to furthering arts awareness and education in Adams…
Naomi Anolic Early Career Jewish Visual Arts Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Drexel Hillel Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Naomi Anolic Early Career Jewish Visual Arts…
Narrative 4 National Schools Network (N4NSN) Status: The program is no longer accepting new applications as of the extraction date. Previous deadline was January 31st, 2025. Geographic Scope: United…
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.