MRAC Emergency Relief Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The MRAC Emergency Relief Grant offers $500 to…
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.
Overview About This Program The Arts Impact for Individuals grant program provides up to $5,000 for artistic projects in Minnesota led by individuals. Projects must be focused on creating access to…
MRAC: Flexible Support Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The MRAC Flexible Support Grant…
MRAC: Next Step Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The MRAC: Next Step Fund Grant, supported by the…
MSAC Creativity Grants for General Operating Support Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The MSAC Creativity Grants for…
MSAC Creativity Grants for Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The MSAC Creativity Grants for Projects,…
MSAC Folklife Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Last Updated: January 24, 2026 Summary The MSAC Folklife Network Grant, administered by the Maryland State Arts Council,…
MSAC Grants for Artists Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The MSAC Grants for Artists program supports the sustainability of…
MSAC Grants for Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The MSAC Grants for Organizations program offers…
MSAC Heritage Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The MSAC Heritage Awards, presented by the Maryland State…
MSAC Maryland Touring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The MSAC Maryland Touring Grant, administered by the…
MSAC Professional Development Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Maryland State Arts Council offers…
MSDF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mignon Sherwood Delano Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Mignon Sherwood Delano Foundation aims to provide impactful annual contributions to…
MSF: Participation in the Arts Grant (serves ages 5 to 18) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Stulsaft Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Morris Stulsaft Foundation offers the…
MSJ Renaissance Fund - Arts Participation Award Overview: Students of any major can earn a $500 per semester award through participation in the arts, inspired by Sister Augusta Zimmer, founder of the…
Muckleshoot Charity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Muckleshoot Charity Fund supports community…
Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The…
Mullick Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mullick Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Mullick Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on education,…
Multicultural Action Committee - Cultural Event Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Longmont Amount: US $100 - US $3,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2025 Summary The Multicultural Action Committee…
MULTIPLE – Hometown Grants Supports shovel-ready projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Only physical builds or…
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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