Last updated June 25, 2026
There are currently 4,974 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) charities…
Overview _NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round; however, funding decisions are made three times a year. Applications are evaluated three times per year during committee meetings._ Foundation…
Oglala Lakota Artspace (OLA) Artist-in-Residence Program Overview: The Oglala Lakota Artspace is a Native-run arts facility located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, South Dakota,…
Okanogan Valley Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Okanogan Valley Fund Grant,…
Oleson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oleson Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Oleson Foundation Grant, established in 1962 by Gerald and Frances Oleson, aims to support…
Olga Sipolin Children's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Olga Sipolin Childrens Fund 0006350310 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Olga Sipolin Children's Fund Grant, managed by Bank of…
Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Olive Smith Browning Charitable Tr Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Olive Smith Browning…
Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund…
Omaha Venture Group (OVG) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Omaha Venture Group (OVG) Grant supports…
OMYF Major Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) aims to empower at-risk children in Central…
OMYF Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The OMYF Micro Grants program, initiated by the Orlando…
One House Filmmakers Fund Organization: Gold House Foundation Inc in partnership with Sundance Institute, powered by East West Bank Foundation Partner Organizations: GLAAD, NAACP, Blackhouse…
One Omaha Mini-Grant Purpose: Lower barriers to entry to creating change in Omaha by providing funding quickly and directly to local community-based groups looking to create positive change.…
ONEOK Foundation Community Investments Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ONEOK Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The ONEOK Foundation Community Investments Grants support organizations that…
Onondaga County - General Operating Support Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY A general operating support grant for arts organizations in Onondaga County. Specific details about award amounts,…
Onondaga County - Marketing for Economic Development Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY A grant supporting marketing initiatives for economic development in the arts sector. Specific details about…
Onondaga County - Tier Three Project Support Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY A project support grant (Tier Three) for arts organizations in Onondaga County. Specific details about award…
Onondaga County MicroGrant Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY A grant program for arts organizations and individual artists in Onondaga County. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and…
Onondaga County Poet Laureate Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY A poet laureate program for Onondaga County. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were not…
Onondaga County Small Festivals Fund Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY A funding opportunity for small festivals in Onondaga County. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and…
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.
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.
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.