Last updated June 25, 2026
There are currently 4,974 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Onondaga Public Arts Grants Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY Grants supporting public art projects. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were not provided in…
Open Call - Climate Stories Overview: Annual funding opportunity with a specific thematic focus. The 2023 Open Call focused on climate stories. Focus Areas: - Climate change stories - Projects about…
Open Call for Creative Technologists Overview: Funding and opportunity for creative technologists working on immersive and innovative media projects. Focus Areas: - Immersive media - Creative…
Open Call For Curator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview About The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Founded by visionary community…
Overview Our Mission Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation connects people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community. Our Process TTCF utilizes a…
Open Hearts Foundation Grant Program Funder: Open Hearts Foundation (CA, US) Website: openheartsfoundation.org Contact: info@openheartsfoundation.org | (805) 852-1367 Address: 2637 Townsgate Road,…
Open Hearts Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Open Hearts Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Open Hearts Foundation is accepting grant…
Open Spaces Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $175,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's Open Spaces Program…
Opera Grants for Women Composers: Discovery Grants Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: These grants support women composers in the development of new operas. Geographic Scope: North America Focus:…
Opera Hall of Fame Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Opera Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of Americans and Canadians who have strengthened the art form and the field. Geographic Scope:…
Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel Foundation of Alabama Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Daniel Foundation of Alabama provides operating grants, up to…
Operating Grants aim to help nonprofit arts organizations maintain financial stability, build organizational capacity, improve artist programs, and distribute their programs throughout the community.…
Operating Support Grant for Organizations Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Arrowhead region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties, plus Fond du Lac,…
Operating Support Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Shelby County, Tennessee Overview: ARTSmemphis provides unrestricted funding to local arts organizations through its Operating Support…
Operating Support Grants Overview: ArtsFairfax's largest grant program providing critical funding for the basic operation of vital programs, performances, arts education, and services to residents of…
Operating Support: Arc Artist Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Arc Artist Fellowship provides $12,000 in unrestricted…
Operating Support: Public Free Access Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Public Free Access Grant by 4Culture aims to eliminate barriers to cultural…
Operation Round Up Grant Program Funder: Clay Electric Foundation Inc Program Description: The Clay Electric Foundation approves grants throughout the year from the Operation Round Up program. This…
Operation Round Up Grants Funder: Central Georgia EMC Foundation Inc Overview: The Operation Round Up program provides grants to nonprofit organizations and community projects within the Central…
Opportunity Fund Overview The Opportunity Fund exists to help level the playing field. This flexible funding supports schools and students who have traditionally gone without, with a special focus on…
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.