Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
CFTV Competitive Grants Program Community Foundation of Teton Valley · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Foundation of Teton Valley's Competitive Grants Program aims to enhance community welfare through generous funding for nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $5K
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Charitable Giving Grant Basin Electric Power Cooperative · Foundation Not published · Varies Basin Electric Power Cooperative's Charitable Giving Program focuses on supporting communities across its nine-state service territory.	Not published	Varies
Art of Community: Rural SC Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Art of Community: Rural SC Grants, offered by the South Carolina Arts Commission, aims to enhance community access to the arts in rural areas.	Not published	Up to $5K
Kris Campbell “Any Dream Will Do” Scholarship Fund Grant Noble County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Kris Campbell “Any Dream Will Do” Scholarship Fund offers a one-time $500 award to a Prairie Heights High School senior.	Not published	$500
Creative Baltimore Fund - Mayor's Individual Artist Award (Project/Practice Support) Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Provides support for an artist's individual practice or program that promotes public access and encourages breadth of arts and/or cultural programming in the community.	Not published	$3K
Walter Prindle Visual Arts Scholarships Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K Scholarship program supporting visual arts practitioners. Part of FCA's comprehensive support for artists across disciplines since inception.	Not published	$70K
Maine Artist Fellowship- Visual Arts Grant Maine Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $5K The Maine Artist Fellowship in Visual Arts honors exceptional talent among Maine artists, providing unrestricted awards to advance their careers.	Not published	$5K
Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program Burbank Arts and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Twice each year (Spring and Fall), the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation (BAEF) awards grants to Burbank Unified School District TK-12 public-school teachers, staff, and administrators to fund classroom projects and programs in arts…	Not published	Up to $5K
Wyoming Arts Council: Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grants Wyoming Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $3K The Wyoming Arts Council offers Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grants to foster in-person, hands-on instruction of traditional skills in Wyoming.	Not published	$3K
Northern New York Community Foundation: Grants for Good Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northern New York Community Foundation offers grants to support diverse programs addressing regional needs, including human services, health, arts, education, and environmental conservation.	Not published	Varies
R2Arts: Emergency Relief Grant Region 2 Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The R2Arts Emergency Relief Grant provides crucial support to artists and culture bearers in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties, especially during times of natural disaster or health crises.	Not published	Up to $500
Tribal Arts Grant (Washington) National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Inc · Foundation Not published · From $18K	Not published	From $18K
William Male Foundation Grant William Male Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The William Male Foundation Grant supports individual artists in San Diego County, providing funding between $1,000 and $5,000 for artistic development, training, and project execution.	Not published	$1K – $5K
WYCF General Grants Wyoming Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Wyoming that address community needs in areas such as arts, health, education, environment, and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Pew Center for Arts & Heritage: Creative Project Grants The Pew Charitable Trusts · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage offers Creative Project Grants to support distinctive and impactful projects by cultural organizations in the Philadelphia region.	Not published	Up to $300K
Tribal Cultural Council Program Grant Mass Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · $250 – $750 The Tribal Cultural Council Program, administered by the Mass Cultural Council, empowers Tribal Cultural Councils to distribute funds for arts, humanities, and science initiatives within their communities.	Not published	$250 – $750
Equity & Justice Initiative Grants The Tow Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Although we don’t accept unsolicited grant applications, we’re always interested in knowing who’s out there.	Not published	Varies
Wisconsin Humanities Recovery Grants Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $766K Special recovery grants to help Wisconsin organizations prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.	Not published	$766K
Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund Grants Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund, an affiliate/component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation (established 1991), makes annual grants supporting arts & culture, community development, education, environment…	Not published	Varies
Bascom Little Fund Grant The Bascom Little Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bascom Little Fund Grant supports Northeast Ohio composers by funding the performance and recording of contemporary music.	Not published	Varies
IDA Netflix Global Emerging Filmmaker Award International Documentary Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
Bank of Hawaii Foundation - Major Capital Grant Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of Hawaii Foundation's Major Capital Grant aims to bolster low and moderate-income communities through impactful programs.	Not published	Varies
Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation Grant Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller Charitable Foundation Grant supports civic and cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on gardens, horticulture, and the region's history.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Leaders Program: Professional Development for Arts Administrators Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Leaders Program by NYFA offers a year-long professional development opportunity for manager-level arts administrators in NYC.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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