Grants for Arts

Last updated August 26, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Grants for Artists	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation Grants	The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ASCA: Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Judi Cassell Teaching Artist Fellowship in Visual Arts	Metropolitan Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women's Fund Grants	Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor	Rolling	$65K
Foundation	MRAC: Flexible Support Grant Program	Metropolitan Regional Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	CNL Charitable Foundation Grants	Cnl Charitable Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edith R. "Edee" Carlson Memorial Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capital Grants for Building Maintenance or New Construction	The Roundhouse Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation Grant	Snee-reinhardt Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Oregon Arts Commission: Sustaining Arts Program - Group A Grant	Oregon Arts Commission	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Illuminate the Arts Grant: Small Nonprofit Arts Organizations	Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor)	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Wherewithal Project & Presentation Grant	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Impact100 Traverse City Grant	Impact 100 of Traverse City Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Walter & Jessie Francisco Charitable Foundation Grant	Walter & Jessie Francisco Char Fnd Xxxxx8003	Rolling	Varies
State	Mini-Grants	Arts Commission Grants	Rolling	$20K – $100K
Foundation	Literary Competition	Assoc of Program Directors in Surgery	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	LoLA Fund Grants	Missoula Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dunham West Foundation Grant	Ruth St John & John Dunham West	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts & Social Cohesion Grant	The Vermont Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	AFAC: Performing Arts Grant Program	Arab Fund for Arts and Culture	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Mapplethorpe Foundation: Photography Grant	The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sonoma County Vintners Foundation Community Grants	Sonoma County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative	The Dupage Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K

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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.

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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