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.
Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation…
Nicholson Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholson Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Nicholson Family Foundation Grant supports…
Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Community Enrichment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicor Gas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2024 Summary Nicor Gas offers Pillar Grants for Community…
Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Diversity Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicor Gas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2024 Summary Nicor Gas offers Pillar Grants focused on Diversity, aiming to…
Night Bloom: Grants for Artists Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $3,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Night Bloom: Grants for Artists is…
Nika Marie Social Impact Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are…
Nikon Donation & Sponsorship Request (USA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nikon USA Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Nikon USA is dedicated to supporting innovative initiatives that align with…
Nina Astin Winkler Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nina Astin Winkler Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Nina Astin Winkler…
Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Nina Heard Astin Charitable…
Niskayuna Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Niskayuna…
Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The…
Nissan Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nissan Foundation Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Nissan Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations that promote cultural diversity…
NKY Funders' Grants Overview: An ongoing collaborative program that convenes multiple foundations and funders around mini-grant competitions for nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell,…
Noble County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Noble County Community…
NOCCA Scholarship Status: Active, ongoing annual awards Geographic Scope: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) graduates attending universities across the United States Overview: The first…
NOFO- Film and TV Workforce Training Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $50,000 - US $180,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025…
Nola & George Cummings Family Foundation Fund Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Branch County Community Foundation Amount: US $200 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Nola and…
Nominated Scholarship Funder: Weehawken Creative Arts Geographic Scope: Ridgway, CO area Purpose: To support individuals who demonstrate interest in visual, performing, or literary arts and, due to…
Nonprofit Grant Program Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia Geographic Scope: Central Georgia (21 counties served) Focus Areas: Wide variety of nonprofit organizations working to address…
Nora Roberts Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Nora Roberts Foundation, established in 2001 by…
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.