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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Downtown Banner Program	The Rivercity Company	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	More Joy Community Arts Grant	Arts Council of New Orleans	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Henry Luce Foundation: American Art Program Responsive Grants	The Henry Luce Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K – $1M
Foundation	John, Anna and Martha Jane Fields Memorial Trust Foundation Grant	Fields Foundation Irr Tua	Rolling	$3K – $15K
Foundation	NHC Major Grants	Nebraska Humanities Council	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	The Portage Foundation Grants	The Portage Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Edward & Fuzzy Gipstein Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation Grant	Bank of Greene County	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation Grant	Peggy and Robert Matthews Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OAC Arts Learning: Big Yellow School Bus Grant	Ohio Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	SDAC Professional Development Grant	South Dakota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Visual Arts Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Mendocino County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation: Annual Grant Giving Program	Archie D and Bertha H Walker	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	ARAC: Arts Learning Grant	Arrowhead Regional Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Writers Grant (The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant)	Creative Capital Foundation	Rolling	$15K – $50K
Foundation	Landscape for Public Places Award	Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF)	The Bronx Council on the Arts	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Palmer Community Foundation Grant Program	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Community Foundation for Oak Park Grant	Community Foundation for Oak Park	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Grit Fund: Project Grants	Peale Center For Baltimore History And Architecture Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants	Carroll County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Essex Community Fund Grant	Adirondack Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	The Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation Legacy Grants	The Minneapolis Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program (formerly 4Culture: Public School Cultural Access Grant)	4Culture	Rolling	$5K – $100K

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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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