Overview Funder: New York Community Trust Award Amount: $600,000 Duration: Two years Program Name: GIVE (Growing Inclusivity for Vibrant Engagement: A Teaching Artist Planning Guide for Best Arts…
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.
Overview Funder: New York Community Trust Announcement Date: March 22, 2021 Program Name: Learning and Healing Through the Arts Purpose Develop and adapt programs for students' remote learning,…
Overview Funder: New York Community Trust Award Amount: $500,000 Duration: Three years Program Name: Museum Connections Purpose Provide access to the arts for all New Yorkers through a free or $1…
New York Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship Geographic Scope: For artists and cultural professionals from Japan to conduct research and creative work in New York for approximately 6…
New York State Folklore COVID-19 Relief Fund Status: One-time emergency relief program (initiated May 2020) Geographic Scope: New York State Funder: New York Folklore, with support from William G.…
NewAlliance Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Alliance Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The NewAlliance Foundation Grant offers support to…
Overview Andy Warhol The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting Program aims to support vibrant, under-the-radar artistic activity by partnering with leading cultural…
Newark Arts Community Grant (NACG) Funder: Newark Arts Council (made possible through New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation) Geographic Scope: Newark, New…
Newark Arts Renewal Grant Funder: Newark Arts Council (made possible via funding from the New Jersey Arts and Culture Recovery/Renewal Fund) Geographic Scope: Newark, New Jersey Contact:…
Newton B. Shingleton Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Newton B. Shingleton Trust Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Newton B. Shingleton Trust Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
Next Step Fund Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) Geographic Scope: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties in Minnesota Funding Amount: Up to $6,000…
Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boston Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $12,500 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant aims to…
Next Wave Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Tempe Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Next Wave Grant, offered by the City of Tempe, supports innovative arts…
Nexus Fund: Regional Regranting Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Nexus Fund: Regional…
Nexus Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City Of Austin Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Nexus Grant, administered by the City of Austin's Cultural Arts Division, offers $5,000 to…
NFPF: Avant-Garde Masters Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Film Preservation Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Avant-Garde Masters Grants,…
NHC Major Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Humanities Council Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary Humanities Nebraska (HN) provides grants aimed at enhancing…
NHC Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The NHC Mini Grants, offered by the Nebraska Humanities Council, aim to…
NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program Funder: New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation Award Range: Varies by project (recent awards range from $1,901 to $20,000+) Geographic Scope: New Hampshire…
NHSCA Art in Health Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The NHSCA Art in Health Project…
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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