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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THE JOHN BARTRAM ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Neighborhood Yes Fund Also Known As: The Yes Fund Funder: Bartram's Garden and Mural Arts Philadelphia, with support from ArtPlace (national art foundation) Status: Active program (established 2016,…

GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George W. Neilson Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The George W. Neilson Foundation, established in 1962, supports community projects in…

Multi-year funding (amount not specified)
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hosp Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NEK Prosper Healthy Cents Fund Status: Announced January 2020; current application status unknown Geographic Scope: NVRH service area (Caledonia and Southern Essex counties, Vermont) Funding Source:…

Nemaha County STEP Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nemaha County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nemaha County STEP Foundation Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Nemaha County STEP Foundation aims to enhance life quality in Nemaha County by…

DOWNTOWN NORFOLK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

NEON District Public Art Program - Artist Micro-Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: NEON District, Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Focus Areas: Public art, murals, sculpture projects, street…

DOWNTOWN NORFOLK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

NEON District Public Art Program - Property Owner Matching Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: NEON District, Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Focus Areas: Public art projects, murals, sculpture, street…

NESHOLM FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nesholm Family Foundation Grant - Performing Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nesholm Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Nesholm Family Foundation Grant…

ILLUMINATIVE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Netflix Producers Program Funder: IllumiNative Inc in partnership with Netflix Overview: A year-long training program designed to support Native producers in advancing their careers in the…

Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellowship…

Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nevada Heritage Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Nevada Heritage Fellowship Award, offered by the…

NEVADA HUMANITIES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Application must be submitted no less than ten weeks before project’s first public event ._ Nevada Humanities The mission of Nevada Humanities is to connect and transform communities…

KENNETH RAININ FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

New & Experimental Works (NEW) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's…

THE NEW ALBANY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The New Albany Foundation was formed in 1995 by a group of forward-thinking community leaders who wanted to create a public, not-for-profit organization that would advance the aspirations of…

NEW BREMEN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Bremen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Bremen Foundation Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The New Bremen Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations recognized by…

SOCIALWORKS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Chance Fund: Arts & Literature Funder: SocialWorks, founded by Chance the Rapper Overview: The New Chance Fund provides grants to Chicago Public Schools to support arts and literature enrichment…

US $500 - US $1,000
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

New England Dance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New England Foundation For The Arts Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The New England Dance Fund Grant supports…

New Era Cap Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Era Cap Foundation Event Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Era Cap Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The New Era Cap Foundation offers event sponsorships to nonprofit…

New Era Cap Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Era Cap Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations…

ALBI FUND INSTITUTE AND LAB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Fund for Cinema and Television (NFCT) Description: Committed to supporting a cohort of Palestinian-led projects in production each year. Geographic Scope: Palestinian-led projects Focus Areas: -…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Glarus Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The New Glarus Community Foundation Grant supports…

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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