Munartet Project Administering Agency: Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) - serves as grantor and administrative partner Geographic Scope: Kodiak Island, Alaska Status: Active collaborative…
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.
Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation Amount: US $7,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Municipal Art…
Municipality of Anchorage: Mayor's Art Grants - Beyond the Beige Status: ACTIVE Funder: Municipality of Anchorage Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Municipality of Anchorage is launching…
Municipality of Anchorage: Mayor's Art Grants - General Category Status: ACTIVE Funder: Municipality of Anchorage Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: April 11, 2025 Summary The Municipality of Anchorage…
Munster Education Foundation Grants Funder: Munster Education Foundation Inc (IN, US) Geographic Scope: Munster Schools (five schools in Munster, Indiana) Overview: The Munster Education Foundation…
Mural Grant Program Organization: Downtown Springdale Alliance Mission: Improve downtown's aesthetics and engage local artists by enhancing building facades in downtown Springdale. Program Details…
Mural Match Program Funder: Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives Overview: Program to support mural creation in downtown Oklahoma City through matching funds or grants. Geographic Scope - Downtown…
Murals and Public Art Projects Grants Overview: Grant program for murals and public art projects in Worcester County. Specific guidelines are available for this funding category. Geographic Scope:…
Murco Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The Murco Foundation Grants, managed…
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant supports diverse…
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Sterlin Harjo Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muscogee (Creek) Nation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Muscogee…
Overview MAP Assessment Types MAP offers five assessments. Aspects common to all assessments: * Grounded in the Core Standards * Include Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion (DEAI) issues as…
Museum Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: CA Natural Resources Agency Amount: US $50,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 14, 2025 Summary The Museum Grant Program, established under California…
Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Overview: Grant funding decolonization initiatives and community-driven projects…
Music & Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Casualty Amount: US $300 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The California Casualty Music & Arts Grant supports K-12 public schools facing…
Music on Film-Film on Music (MOFFOM) Documentary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denver Film Society Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Denver Film will…
MutualOne Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mutualone Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The MutualOne Charitable Foundation,…
MVP Volunteer Award Organization: Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) Purpose: Since 1996, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Volunteer Awards recognize exemplary volunteers, volunteer…
NAC: Arts Accessibility for Event Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Arts Council Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Nebraska Arts Council offers the Arts…
NAC: The Arts Accessibility Grant for Improvement Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Arts Accessibility Grant…
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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