Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Neighborhood Yes Fund (The Yes Fund) The John Bartram Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neighborhood Yes Fund celebrates the creative talents of Southwest Philadelphia neighbors and provides mini-grants in support of community-led initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Hudson-Webber Foundation Grant Hudson-Webber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hudson-Webber Foundation Grant supports community initiatives in Detroit, focusing on four mission areas: Arts & Culture, Built Environment, Community & Economic Development, and Safe & Just Communities.	Not published	Varies
GIG Fund Grant Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The GIG Fund, managed by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, provides grants ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 for nonprofit organizations to support public arts projects in Midwestern communities.	Not published	$2K – $15K
Opportunity Grants Humanities Tennessee · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K	Rolling	Up to $3K
New York State Folklore COVID-19 Relief Fund New York Folklore Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Emergency grants to assist folk and traditional artists impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants help with specific short-term financial needs including food, medical bills, and rent assistance.	Not published	Up to $500
Community Accelerator Grant Program Artsfund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Accelerator Grant Program is listed as one of ArtsFund's grant offerings on their Grants page, but specific details about funding amounts, deadlines, eligibility criteria, and application procedures are not included in the…	Not published	Varies
Artist Support Grants High Point Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Grant funding available for artists in all disciplines to support their professional and artistic development.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant Maryland State Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant, managed by the Maryland State Arts Council, offers funding for the creation and installation of new public art projects.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Shoup Foundation Grant Shoup Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shoup Foundation Grant supports Protestant churches and organizations aiding needy individuals or disaster relief in Northern Colorado. This foundation funds charitable, nonprofit organizations as defined by IRS section 501(c)(3).	Not published	Varies
Crook County Cultural Coalition Arts and Cultural Grants Crook County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Crook County Cultural Coalition, fiscally sponsored by the Crook County Foundation, awards annual grants of up to $5,000 each to arts, heritage and humanities projects in Crook County, Oregon.	Not published	Up to $5K
Performing Arts Grant Program City of Glendale, AZ · State Not published · Up to $4K The City of Glendale, AZ is proud to present the Annual Performing Arts Grant Program, designed to support local artists and organizations.	Not published	Up to $4K
LEAD Conference Scholarships Grant Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Illinois Arts Council serves the people of Illinois through a variety of grants and services, primarily geared to: Support Illinois' Arts Sector: Operating and technical support provided to organizations and programs statewide helps…	Not published	Up to $2K
Fund for the Arts: Cultural Pass Partner Grant Fund for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fund for the Arts: Cultural Pass Partner program offers 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the arts and culture sector the opportunity to provide free access to local institutions for youth aged 0-21.	Not published	Varies
Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Linda Harriet Lane Fund Grant supports projects in Bibb County, Georgia, aimed at enhancing education, arts, health, and community welfare.	Not published	$10K
The Willson Center Distinguished Artist Or Lecturer Program Grant University of Georgia · Foundation Not published · $2K The Willson Center Distinguished Artist or Lecturer Program at the University of Georgia provides funding for faculty to invite leading thinkers and practitioners to campus.	Not published	$2K
Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants provide a juried list of qualified artists interested in teaching within schools.	Not published	Varies
Sunrise Grants James B McClatchy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10M	Not published	$10M
Humanities in Place Grants The Andrew W Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Humanities in Place supports a fuller, more complex telling of American histories and lived experiences by deepening the range of how and where our stories are told and by bringing a wider variety of voices into the public dialogue.	Not published	Varies
Many Voices Fellowships Grant Playwrights' Center · Foundation Not published · $56K The Many Voices Fellowship supports early career Black and Indigenous playwrights in Minnesota, offering a $25,000 salary and $3,000 for play development.	Not published	$56K
Taylor, Robert, Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Taylor, Robert, Scholarship offers a $5,000 award to seniors graduating from Beatrice High School who plan to attend higher education.	Not published	$5K
Healing Illinois Grant Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K Healing Illinois, led by the Illinois Department of Human Services, is granting over $4.3 million to nonprofits for the 2025-2026 cycle, focusing on fostering racial and community healing.	Not published	Up to $40K
IMPACT the Palm Beaches Grants Town of Palm Beach United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K IMPACT the Palm Beaches is a philanthropic organization empowering women to fund transformative grants for nonprofits in Central and Northern Palm Beach County.	Not published	$100K
Armstrong County Community Foundation Grants Armstrong County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Armstrong County Community Foundation (Kittanning, PA) makes grants to tax-exempt organizations serving Armstrong County in five areas: Arts & Culture, Community/Civic Affairs, Education, Health, and Human Services; it does not simply…	Not published	Varies
Baide Family Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies Montana State University was founded February 16, 1893, as one of the nation's original land-grant colleges authorized by the landmark Morrill Act of 1862.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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