Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Grit Fund: Project Grants Peale Center For Baltimore History And Architecture Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Grit Fund provides up to $10,000 in funding for collaborative, artist-led projects, fostering community connections through visual arts in Baltimore.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants Carroll County Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Bolstering and expanding arts programming opportunities in the community to strengthen established arts organizations and assist non-arts organizations with arts-related programming.	Not published	Varies
Essex Community Fund Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Essex Community Fund Grant, managed by the Adirondack Foundation, supports local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government initiatives in Essex.	Not published	$2K – $5K
The Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation Legacy Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation Legacy Grants, a part of the Minneapolis Foundation, has been enhancing lives since 1957 through family grantmaking.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program (formerly 4Culture: Public School Cultural Access Grant) 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program supports arts, cultural, and science education for King County K-12 students.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Findelis, Draven A., Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Findelis, Draven A., Scholarship, established by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, aims to support graduating seniors from Beatrice High School pursuing higher education, particularly in art-related fields.	Not published	$500
Residency Grant Artis Contemporary Israeli Art Fundinc · Foundation Not published · Varies Artis invites visual artists from Israel to apply for fully funded residencies at six international institutions in New York, Los Angeles, York, Maine, and Berlin.	Not published	Varies
George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Grant George S and Dolores Dore · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Utah through philanthropic efforts.	Not published	Up to $2M
Sakura Foundation Community Grant Program Sakura Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Rocket Grants Charlotte Street Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K Rocket Grants offer funding up to $6,000 for innovative, artist-centered projects in public spaces within the Kansas City area. Artists, curators, and collectives can apply, provided they reside within an 80-mile radius and are over 21.	Not published	Up to $6K
The Mary B. Nickell Fund For Arts Education Grant Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Mary B. Nickell Fund for Arts Education Grant aims to support enrichment programs in art within Greenbrier County public schools.	Not published	Up to $2K
Fiscal Partnerships America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AICF partners with artists and arts organizations to facilitate financial support towards the betterment of cultural advancement in Israel.	Not published	Varies
Festival Grants Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · $1.5M	Not published	$1.5M
Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant William Randolph Hearst Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $100K The Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant aims to support outstanding nonprofits that enhance cultural engagement and artistic talent in the U.S. With a focus on programs that reach young people, the grant prioritizes organizations that create…	Not published	From $100K
CA$H Theatre Grant - CA$H Performs Theatre Bay Area · Foundation Not published · $5K The CA$H Theatre Grant, provided by Theatre Bay Area, supports fully-produced performances of artistic projects that are publicly accessible.	Not published	$5K
Gilchrist Foundation: Capital Campaign Grant Gilchrist Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Gilchrist Foundation offers capital campaign grants to pre-selected non-profit organizations, particularly those enhancing arts, wildlife conservation, public broadcasting, and disaster relief.	Not published	Up to $200K
McCluskey Family Foundation: Trilogy Grants Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $35K The Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation offers Trilogy Grants to organizations that have received at least three Single-Year grants.	Not published	$35K
Community Fund for Theresa Grant Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Fund for Theresa, established in 2020 by the Russell I. Wilcox Family, aims to support vital programs and initiatives that enhance the Theresa, New York area.	Not published	Up to $3K
Omaha Venture Group (OVG) Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Omaha Venture Group (OVG) Grant supports innovative nonprofits in the Omaha metro area with funding up to $8,000 aimed at fostering growth and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $8K
ARTSassist Artsmemphis · Foundation Not published · $5K – $130K ARTSassist is the only unrestricted grant program of its kind in Shelby County, providing crucial financial support to individual artists at various stages of their careers.	Not published	$5K – $130K
Montgomery County Foundation Grant Montgomery County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $38K The Montgomery County Foundation Grant supports nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $3 million in Montgomery County.	Not published	Up to $38K
CFDC: Community Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While submissions are accepted at any time, grants are awarded quarterly.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Coalition of Virginia Fund Suffolk Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A funding source managed through the Suffolk Foundation that supports nonprofit organizations in the Suffolk and Western Tidewater region.	Not published	Varies
Implementation Grants Connecticut Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $25K Grants to support the implementation and execution of humanities programs, exhibitions, and public engagement projects. These grants fund organizations carrying out planned humanities initiatives.	Not published	$20K – $25K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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