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.

5,129 grants
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Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: New Jersey (statewide focus) Focus Areas: Arts and culture renewal Contact Information: - Phone: 609-219-1800 -…

New Jersey Arts And Culture Renewal Fund Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Arts And Culture Renewal Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The New Jersey Arts…

New Jersey State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Jersey Heritage Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey State Council on the Arts Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The New Jersey Heritage Fellowship, awarded…

NEW MUSIC USA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Music Creator Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Music Usa Inc Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The New Music Creator Fund provides financial support to individual music creators across…

THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Orleans Recreation & Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The New Orleans Recreation &…

THE NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

New Practices New York: Voice Purpose: A biennial competition since 2006, serves as the preeminent platform to recognize and promote new and innovative architecture and design firms in NYC.…

NEW ULM AREA FOUNDATION INC · August 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

New Ulm Area Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Communities within the geographic boundaries of Independent School District (ISD) 88 in Minnesota Focus Areas (Four Pillars): - Arts: Promote…

THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Work (NW) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: New Work (NW) supports individual Bronx-based artists with grants for arts projects and creative endeavors. Geographic Scope: Bronx-based…

NEW YANKEE STADIUM COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc. ("Fund") is a not- for-profit organized under and operating pursuant to the laws of the state of New York. It came into…

NEW YANKEE STADIUM COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc. ("Fund") is a not- for-profit organized under and operating pursuant to the laws of the state of New York. It came into…

NEW YANKEE STADIUM COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About Us The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, Inc. ("Fund") is a not- for-profit organized under and operating pursuant to the laws of the state of New York. It came into…

THE FORD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

New York City Good Neighbor Committee Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ford Foundation Amount: US $30,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The New York City Good Neighbor Committee…

NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The NYCB Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests but you may send a one-page introductory letter. All grant requests must be received by the deadline above to receive…

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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