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.
Northwest Indiana Youth Arts Awards Funder: South Shore Arts Geographic Scope: Northwest Indiana (Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties) Purpose: Recognition and/or awards for youth arts achievement and…
NorthWestern Energy Community Works Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: NorthWestern Energy Last Updated: September 20, 2025 Summary NorthWestern Energy Community Works Grants aim to enhance community…
NPN COVID-19 Artist Relief Fund: A Trust-Based Model Program Type: Emergency relief funding for artists and cultural organizations Geographic Scope: Louisiana (local focus) Funding Period: 2020 Total…
NPN Creation & Development Fund Program Type: Artist funding for creation and development projects Overview: The Creation & Development Fund is an NPN program that supports artists in creating and…
NPN’s Southern Artists for Social Change Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Performance Network Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The NPN’s Southern Artists for Social…
NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship Overview: The Redford Center supports the NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship in partnership with The Black List, NRDC's Rewrite the Future program, The CAA…
Nunnally Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Nunnally Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Nunnally Foundation Grant supports various…
Nusenda Community Rewards Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nusenda Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Nusenda Community Rewards Giving program,…
NWCTCF: Cycle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation…
NXTHVN: Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NXTHVN Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary NXTHVN's Fellowship Program is a transformative 10-month experience for up to seven artists and two…
NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program - Artist in Residence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hudson River Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary…
NYC Artist Safe Haven Residency Program Program Type: Yearlong residency for international at-risk artists Geographic Scope: New York City-based artists; international artists welcome Focus Areas:…
NYC Bridge Funding for the Arts (NYCBFA) Type: Loan Fund Description: A loan fund providing short-term, below-market loans to New York City nonprofit arts and culture organizations. Eligibility -…
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City Parks Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $80,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program…
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program Overview: The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program provides funding support for community groups and organizations providing open space programming and…
NYC Green Fund Treetops Grants Program Overview: The NYC Green Fund Treetops Grant Program provides funding for organizations with annual operating budgets between $175,000 and $2.5 million that…
NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation for the Arts Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program offers…
NYSCA Arts Bring Change (ABC) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Arts Bring Change…
Overview _NOTE:_ _All applicants must attend a seminar to increase chances of a competitive proposal and keep current with new guidelines. Applicants must attend a meeting in the county in which they…
NYSCA Encore Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Encore Grants are designed to…
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.