Last updated June 25, 2026
There are currently 4,974 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
New Practices New York: Voice Purpose: A biennial competition since 2006, serves as the preeminent platform to recognize and promote new and innovative architecture and design firms in NYC.…
New Ulm Area Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Communities within the geographic boundaries of Independent School District (ISD) 88 in Minnesota Focus Areas (Four Pillars): - Arts: Promote…
New Work (NW) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: New Work (NW) supports individual Bronx-based artists with grants for arts projects and creative endeavors. Geographic Scope: Bronx-based…
Overview About Us The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc. ("Fund") is a not- for-profit organized under and operating pursuant to the laws of the state of New York. It came into…
Overview About Us The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc. ("Fund") is a not- for-profit organized under and operating pursuant to the laws of the state of New York. It came into…
Overview About Us The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc. ("Fund") is a not- for-profit organized under and operating pursuant to the laws of the state of New York. It came into…
New York City Dance Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program (RSS) Overview: The RSS Program makes affordable rehearsal space available to dance makers in critical need to support the creation and development…
New York City Good Neighbor Committee Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ford Foundation Amount: US $30,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The New York City Good Neighbor Committee…
Overview _NOTE: The NYCB Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests but you may send a one-page introductory letter. All grant requests must be received by the deadline above to receive…
Overview Funder: New York Community Trust Award Amount: $600,000 Duration: Two years Program Name: GIVE (Growing Inclusivity for Vibrant Engagement: A Teaching Artist Planning Guide for Best Arts…
Overview Funder: New York Community Trust Announcement Date: March 22, 2021 Program Name: Learning and Healing Through the Arts Purpose Develop and adapt programs for students' remote learning,…
Overview Funder: New York Community Trust Award Amount: $500,000 Duration: Three years Program Name: Museum Connections Purpose Provide access to the arts for all New Yorkers through a free or $1…
New York Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship Geographic Scope: For artists and cultural professionals from Japan to conduct research and creative work in New York for approximately 6…
New York State Folklore COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: One-time emergency relief program (initiated May 2020) Geographic Scope: New York State Funder: New York Folklore, with support from William G.…
NewAlliance Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Alliance Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The NewAlliance Foundation Grant offers support to…
Overview Andy Warhol The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting Program aims to support vibrant, under-the-radar artistic activity by partnering with leading cultural…
Newark Arts Community Grant (NACG) Funder: Newark Arts Council (made possible through New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation) Geographic Scope: Newark, New…
Newark Arts Renewal Grant Funder: Newark Arts Council (made possible via funding from the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery/Renewal Fund) Geographic Scope: Newark, New Jersey Contact:…
Newton B. Shingleton Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Newton B. Shingleton Trust Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Newton B. Shingleton Trust Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
Next Step Fund Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) Geographic Scope: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties in Minnesota Funding Amount: Up to $6,000…
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.
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.
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.