Mississippi Delta Film Academy Organization: Emmett Till Interpretive Center Overview: A two-week summer program led by Dr. Davis Houck and Dr. Pablo Correa for highly motivated high school students…
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.
Mississippi Whole Schools is a program open to K-12 schools that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting high-quality instruction and learning for students. Schools can apply for the program, which…
Starting in Fall 2022, this grant is available exclusively for Mississippi Whole Schools (MWS) schools to fund projects that strengthen capacity for education in the arts.
Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation, established in 1987, focuses on supporting…
MJ LaFoley Foundation Grant Purpose: To provide an opportunity for deserving students to meet their special needs or achieve educational or amateur athletic goals through special programs. Geographic…
MKFA: Infinite Expansion Grants (formerly Organizational Support Grants) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary…
MMS Giving Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mms Giving Foundation Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The MMS Giving Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of individuals and communities…
MN State Arts Board - Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The MN State Arts Board - Arts…
MN State Arts Board - Cultural Expression Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025 Summary The MN State Arts Board's…
MN Veterans Creative Arts Grant Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Support for creative arts programs and projects for veterans…
MNSAB Operating Support Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Arts Board Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The MNSAB Operating Support Grant Program…
Mobile Artist in Residence (MAiR) Program Overview: The Mobile Artist-in-Residence program invites one Northern New Mexico-based artist to spend eight weeks using the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum's Art to…
Modernism Week Scholarship Program Overview: Modernism Week's proceeds provide scholarships to local students pursuing college educations in architecture and design-related fields, in addition to…
Momentum Program Funder: South Arts Inc Program Type: Intensive three-year professional development program Purpose: Strengthen touring capacity of Southern dance companies Award Amount: $10,000 per…
Monona County Community Partners Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Monona County Community…
Monroe County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Monroe County Community Foundation…
Montclair Foundation Community Grants Program Funder: The Montclair Foundation Inc., Montclair, NJ Geographic Scope: Greater Montclair area and environs Mission: The Montclair Foundation nurtures…
Monterey Peninsula Foundation K-12 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Monterey Peninsula Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Monterey Peninsula Foundation…
Montgomery College Art Department Internship Program Overview: Montgomery College Arts Institute is partnering with BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown, VisArts - Metropolitan Center for the…
Montgomery County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montgomery County Foundation Amount: Up to US $38,000 Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Montgomery County Foundation Grant supports…
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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