Last updated June 26, 2026
There are currently 4,973 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.
Opportunity Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Opportunity Foundation Amount: US $7,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Opportunity Fund Grants support small to midsize arts…
Opportunity Grants Funder: Humanities Tennessee Geographic Scope: Tennessee Focus Areas: Public humanities projects that further nonprofit missions Eligibility: - Tennessee nonprofit organizations…
Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest Status: Active - launched in 2023, relaunched in 2024 Geographic Scope: Miami-Dade and Broward County students Eligibility: FREE contest open to ALL Miami-Dade and…
Orange County Venue Subsidy Grant for Arts and Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Arts of Central Florida Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Orange County Venue…
Oregon Arts Commission: Sustaining Arts Program - Group A Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Oregon Arts…
Oregon Arts Commission: Sustaining Arts Program - Group B Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Oregon Arts…
Oregon Media Arts Fellowship Grant (OR) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Oregon Media Arts Fellowship Grant honors professional artists in…
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Trail Community Foundation Last Updated: February 24, 2025 Summary The Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant supports projects…
Organization Grant / Grants to Institutions Program Type: Project-based grants to organizations and institutions Geographic Scope: Japan and international collaboration projects Focus Areas: -…
Organization Grants Funder: Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) Geographic Scope: Greenville, SC Status: Active program listed on MAC website Focus Areas: Support for arts organizations in Greenville…
Organization Operations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Organization Operations Grant, offered by the Maine…
Organizational Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Summary The Organizational Arts Grant…
Organizational Impact Grants Program Type: Targeted, one-time funding to support organizational capacity building Geographic Scope: Santa Clara County Eligible Applicants: Small arts organizations in…
ORLF: Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc. Amount: US $2,500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Bright…
Oswego County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Oswego County Community Foundation, part of the…
Ottawa County CF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc supports charitable…
Our Fund: Arts & Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Our Fund Inc. Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 30, 2025 Summary The Our Fund: Arts & Culture Fund provides grants to support…
Our Journey Micro-Grant Program Funder: Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) in partnership with Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) and Rockford Art Deli Overview: The Our Journey…
Overview Our Mission The William Penn Foundation is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all. Out-of-School…
Outside Agency Grant (OA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The City of…
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.