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.
Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boston Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $12,500 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant aims to…
Next Wave Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Tempe Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Next Wave Grant, offered by the City of Tempe, supports innovative arts…
Nexus Fund: Regional Regranting Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Nexus Fund: Regional…
Nexus Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City Of Austin Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Nexus Grant, administered by the City of Austin's Cultural Arts Division, offers $5,000 to…
NFPF: Avant-Garde Masters Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Film Preservation Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Avant-Garde Masters Grants,…
NHC Major Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Humanities Council Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary Humanities Nebraska (HN) provides grants aimed at enhancing…
NHC Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The NHC Mini Grants, offered by the Nebraska Humanities Council, aim to…
NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program Funder: New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation Award Range: Varies by project (recent awards range from $1,901 to $20,000+) Geographic Scope: New Hampshire…
NHSCA Art in Health Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The NHSCA Art in Health Project…
NHSCA ARTS Conservation License Plate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Amount: US $2,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The NHSCA ARTS…
NHSCA Arts for Community Engagement Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The NHSCA Arts for…
NHSCA Folklife and Traditional Arts Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The NHSCA Folklife…
NIAF La Scala Scholarship Overview: Scholarship program offered by NIAF, likely supporting students with interests in Italian culture, arts, or performing arts. Geographic Scope: United States…
NIAF Photo Contest Overview: Annual photography competition for amateurs and professionals celebrating Italian culture and heritage through visual imagery. Contests have featured themes such as "Made…
NIAF/De Laurentiis Film Prizes Overview: Film competition or prize program in partnership with the De Laurentiis family, celebrating Italian and Italian American cinema. Focus Areas: Film, cinema,…
NICF: Community Foundation Annual Grants (Starke County) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The NICF Community Foundation Annual…
NICF: Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The NICF: Impact Grants support projects over…
NICF: Miami County Grants - Community Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The NICF: Miami County Grants - Community…
NICF: Miami County Grants - Micro Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The NICF Micro Grant program offers…
Nicholas County CF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholas County Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Nicholas County Community Foundation,…
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.