Mid-Career Professional Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Forecast Public Art Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Mid-Career Professional Development Grant is designed…
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.
Mid-Career Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Forecast Public Art Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Mid-Career Project Grant supports Minnesota-based mid-career public…
Middle Tennessee Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: HCA Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Middle Tennessee Fund Grant, offered by the HCA Healthcare Foundation, supports nonprofits…
Midlands Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midlands Community Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Midlands Community Foundation…
Overview _Note: We acknowledge both identity first and person first framing of disability identity. When we use the phrase “disabled artists,” we intend to align with the Social Model of Disability…
Midwest Culture Bearers Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Midwest Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The Midwest Culture Bearers Award honors and supports nine folk arts…
Midwest Region Student Travel Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary Overview About The Costume Society of America…
Mielke Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Mielke Family Foundation Grant…
Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow Fund Overview: A fund established to help with expenses for the Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow, a cultural event celebrating Native American heritage and traditions. Geographic…
Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship,…
Millard Meiss Publication Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Art Association Of America Inc Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Millard Meiss Publication Fund offers support for…
Overview About the Foundation The Miller Foundation believes that the arts keep Oregonians of all ages creative and connected, and that holistic educational approaches keep our children engaged and…
Miller Foundation: Arts (Large Org.) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Miller Foundation…
Miller Foundation: Arts (Small Org.) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Miller Foundation offers Arts Grants to support…
Miller Foundation: Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Miller Foundation: Education…
Miller Outdoor Theatre Performance Grant Funder: Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc (MTAB) Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas area Program Description: MTAB is charged by City Ordinance with allocating…
Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Grant: Associate Gift Match Status: ACTIVE Funder: Milliken & Company Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Milliken & Company…
Millstone Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Millstone Fund Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Millstone Fund aims to foster a vibrant, equitable community in…
Milwaukee Irish Fest Foundation Grant Program Overview: The Milwaukee Irish Fest Foundation provides grants to support Irish and Celtic cultural organizations and programs. Geographic Scope: Not…
Overview The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation is the culmination of a lifetime of generosity aligned with our namesake's specific vision to create a foundation to continue to do good work and have…
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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