Grants for Arts

Last updated August 27, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	CFECFL Community Grant Program	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant	Pennsylvania Council on the Arts	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Art in Action Scholarship Fund	Art in Action	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Alive! Individual Artist Grants	Weld Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Artists Engage Community Grant	Region 2 Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Arts and Community Grant	The Barberton Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	ASC: Creative Renewal Fellowship Grant	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	TCA Texas Arts Respond Performance Support Grant	Texas Commission On The Arts	Rolling	$75 – $8K
State	Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts - Operating Support Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Advancement of Music Grants	The Presser Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $50K
Foundation	Eastside Arts Initiative Artist Relief Fund	La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Chris Kochem Artist in Residence Fund	Belmont Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Henry Lea Hillman, Jr. Foundation Grant	Hillman Family Foundations	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Public Art Grant	Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants Program	The Miami Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	NEON District Public Art Program - Artist Micro-Grant	Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation	Rolling	Up to $599
Foundation	Williams Family Foundation Grant	Williams Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DCCF: Small Project Grants	Decatur County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program Grant	Smithsonian Institution	Rolling	Up to $62K
Foundation	AFAC: Cinema Grants	Arab Fund for Arts and Culture	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Archives Research Residency Grant	Robert Rauschenberg Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	National PTA Program Grants 2025-2026	The Endowment Fund of the National	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Engaged Project Grants	Rhode Island State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund Grant	Northern Piedmont Community	Rolling	Varies

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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.

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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