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

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the grants for arts matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 4,873 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Shenandoah Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To educate, guide, and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in cultural arts	Not published	Varies
Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant City of Stamford · State Not published · Up to $15K The Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant provides vital funding for arts and cultural programming in Stamford. With a maximum award of $15,000, this grant supports diverse projects that enhance public engagement and access to the arts.	Not published	Up to $15K
Seward Community Foundation Annual Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Seward Community Foundation Annual Grant Program provides financial support for diverse charitable needs in Seward and Moose Pass, including health, education, arts, and community development.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Operating Support Grants Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc · Foundation Not published · $592K ArtsFairfax's largest grant program providing critical funding for the basic operation of vital programs, performances, arts education, and services to residents of Northern Virginia.	Not published	$592K
Jonathan Toppel Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Inc., strengthens our communities by leading philanthropy and solutions through our direct work in partnership with…	Not published	Varies
BPS Arts Expansion Grants Edvestors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The BPS Arts Expansion Grants offer vital funding opportunities to enhance arts education in schools.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Principals Redlands Educational Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K REP believes strongly in fostering creativity and expanding the mind through exploring nature, learning technology, and experimenting with science.	Not published	Up to $3K
SEMAC: General Operating Support Grants Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The SEMAC: General Operating Support Grants invite nonprofit arts organizations in the SEMAC region, with operating expenses under $174,000, to apply for funding aimed at enhancing their stability through administrative support.	Not published	Up to $10K
Professional Arts Producing Institutions (PAPI) Grant City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) · State Not published · Varies The Professional Arts Producing Institutions (PAPI) grant, offered by the City of Gainesville, aims to support cultural organizations that meet specific eligibility criteria, including a professional status and a minimum operational budget.	Not published	Varies
Zelma Weisfeld Fund for Culture & Education Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund supporting culture and education initiatives in the Jewish community.	Not published	Varies
Fox Family Foundation Grants Fox Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: For organizations that have not been funded by Fox Family Foundation previously or those who have not had a Foundation grant awarded to them in recent years, a meet-and-greet is required._ Our approach is centered on the guiding…	Not published	Varies
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation Grant Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation Grant supports charitable, educational, and scientific purposes primarily in Texas, with a focus on Bexar County.	Not published	Varies
Project Grant for Capital Improvements Perenchio Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $500K The Project Grant for Capital Improvements by the Perenchio Foundation aims to enhance arts programming in Los Angeles County through targeted funding for infrastructure needs.	Not published	$10K – $500K
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Community Assets Grant Program Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds aim to support cultural and historic assets and enhance long-term arts education for youth, particularly in under-resourced communities.	Not published	$10K – $25K
McKnight Fellowships for Dancers Grant Cowles Center · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Fellowships for Dancers offer three annual fellowships of $25,000 each to Minnesota dancers, supporting their artistic growth and exploration.	Not published	$25K
Impact Kickstart WorkingFilms Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K	Not published	$20K
Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Grant Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hans & Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults in Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida.	Not published	Varies
Japan Virtual Exchange Program Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This program emerged to support arts organizations in facilitating international exchange through virtual platforms, particularly relevant during periods of travel restrictions.	Not published	Varies
Children's Home Foundation Fund The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CFDC: Herington Community Legacy Grant The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herington Community Legacy Grant, established in 2019 by The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, aims to support nonprofits in the Herington area.	Not published	Varies
AccessArts Grant Program Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $10K Projects MUST meet ALL of the following criteria:	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Mardi Lowry McDonough '87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program State College Area School District Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K A grant program designed to fund teacher innovation and support projects that directly benefit current and future SCASD students.	Not published	Up to $30K
Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grant Martha Ellen Tye Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grant provides vital support to enhance the quality of life in Marshalltown, Iowa, by funding educational, artistic, cultural, and human service projects.	Not published	$1K
Whitmore Charitable Trust Grant Whitmore Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $4K The Whitmore Charitable Trust, established by Eugenie Whitmore, supports music and arts initiatives in Omaha, NE. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt to qualify.	Not published	$4K

Showing 4297–4320 of 4,873

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow grants for arts down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

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.

Get a shortlist of grants for arts built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department