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	Educational Outreach	Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Findelis, Draven A., Scholarship Grant	Beatrice Educational Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Residency Grant	Artis Contemporary Israeli Art Fundinc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Grant	George S and Dolores Dore	Rolling	Up to $2M
Foundation	Sakura Foundation Community Grant Program	Sakura Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rocket Grants	Charlotte Street Foundation	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	The Mary B. Nickell Fund For Arts Education Grant	Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Fiscal Partnerships	America-israel Cultural Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Farmington River Initiative for Regional Excellence (Fire Fund) Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	$100 – $1K
Foundation	Festival Grants	Minnesota Humanities Center	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	Hearst Foundation: Culture Grant	William Randolph Hearst Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	CA$H Theatre Grant - CA$H Performs	Theatre Bay Area	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Gilchrist Foundation: Capital Campaign Grant	Gilchrist Foundation	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	McCluskey Family Foundation: Trilogy Grants	The Ramsey Mccluskey Family Foundation	Rolling	$35K
Foundation	Community Fund for Theresa Grant	Northern New York Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Omaha Venture Group (OVG) Grant	Omaha Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	ARTSassist	Artsmemphis	Rolling	$5K – $130K
Foundation	Montgomery County Foundation Grant	Montgomery County Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $38K
Foundation	CFDC: Community Grants	Dekalb County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Action Coalition of Virginia Fund	Suffolk Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Implementation Grants	Connecticut Humanities Council Inc	Rolling	$20K – $25K
Foundation	Theo Hornbacher Memorial Scholarship Fund	Los Angeles County High School for The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AFAC: Training & Regional Events Grant	Arab Fund for Arts and Culture	Rolling	Up to $35K
Foundation	Community First Arts Grants	Mammoth Lakes Recreation	Rolling	$150K

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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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