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	CFCI Community Arts Grants	Community Foundation of Central Illinois	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Keystone Savings Foundation Grant - Requests Above $25,000	Keystone Savings Foundation	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation Grant	Arthur F and Alice E Adams	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Repertoire Development Grants	Opera America Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Humanities Montana - Community Project Grants	Humanities Montana	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SDAC Arts Opportunity Grant	South Dakota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Weaving Kinship Grant	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Meserve Memorial Fund Grant	Albert and Helen Meserve Mem Fund	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	CFNJ: Dixon Community Theatre Support Grant	Community Foundation of New Jersey	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	The Allan S. and Maureen A. Costello Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Education Matters – The J.M. Heberlig/B.J. Helterbran Scholarship Fund Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Grants	The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin	Rolling	$1K – $4K
Foundation	CMAB Student Arts Scholarship Grant	Central Minnesota Arts Board	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Classroom Grants	Berkeley Public Schools Fund	Rolling	Up to $230K
Foundation	Youth Arts Enrichment Grant Program	Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Community Based Organizations: Arts Access Grant	Delaware Division of the Arts	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Master Artist and Apprentice Grant	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP)	Lehigh Valley Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Buchanan County Community Foundation Grants	Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa	Rolling	$1K – $20K
Foundation	Future Directors Scholarship	Titmouse Np	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Arts PA Statewide: Creative Catalyst Grants	Pennsylvania Council on the Arts	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Community Engagement Grants (CEG): Arts Fund	The Bronx Council on the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Golden Heart Community Foundation Fund Grant	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	ECRAC: Essentials Support Grant	East Central Regional Arts Council	Rolling	$3K – $10K

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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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