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

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Artist Grant Application (Partial) - The Church Studio Recording Scholarship The Church Studio Music Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Landfall Foundation Grants The Landfall Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our Story - Celebrating Over 25 Years of Giving The Landfall Foundation was formed as a means for Landfall residents to thoughtfully and confidently extend support to greater Wilmington area non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Carol Verhasselt Legacy Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carol Verhasselt Legacy Scholarship, funded by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, supports graduating high school seniors from the greater Wausau area who are passionate about the arts.	Not published	Varies
Regional Impact Grants: Preston Community Fund The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Preston Community Fund, part of the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, provides grants to support arts, culture, and social needs of Preston residents.	Not published	Varies
Cummings Foundation 3-Year Grant Program The Network for Social Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · $120K	Not published	$120K
Operating Support Grant for Organizations Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K – $17K Provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations serving arts and cultural needs in the region.	Not published	$5K – $17K
PMRTC: Community Betterment Grant Program Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $100K The PMRTC Community Betterment Grant Program by Prairie Meadows supports small to medium projects aimed at enhancing community well-being.	Not published	$100 – $100K
Erb Foundation: Arts and Culture Grant The Fred & Barbara ERB Family · Foundation Not published · $10K The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation supports arts and culture initiatives in Southeast Michigan, with a focus on strengthening jazz culture and mentorship traditions.	Not published	$10K
AFS Travel Grant Film Society of Austin Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The AFS Travel Grant, offered by the Austin Film Society, supports Texas-based filmmakers by covering travel costs to competitive film festivals worldwide.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation supports arts and culture initiatives that enrich community life in Arizona. They prioritize organizations that demonstrate effective leadership, financial management, and a commitment to diversity.	Not published	Varies
Rea Charitable Trust Grant Rea Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rea Charitable Trust, established in 2009 by Mrs. Isabel McClintic Rea, prioritizes support for charitable organizations that focus on the arts.	Not published	Varies
Venable Foundation Grants Venable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Venable Foundation, a corporate funder, provides grants averaging $10,000 to nonprofits focused on human services, legal support, education, workforce development, youth impact, health, environment, and arts.	Not published	$10K
Arts Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - Art Journalism- The Beverley Art Writers Travel Grant (The Beverley) American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Fund supports emerging or early career artists pursuing or planning to pursue artistic development in the Australia to USA and USA to Australia direction.	Not published	Varies
Edward A. and Shirley B. Livi Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Easily learn more about the Edward A. and Shirley B. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Mar 2027. The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts administers over 160 scholarships.	Not published	Up to $3K
Aaron Davis Scholarship Fund New Rochelle Fund for Educational · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aaron Davis Scholarship Fund was founded in 2023 to honor the legacy and love for the performing arts of Aaron Davis (NRHS '20).	Not published	Varies
Creative Support Grant Jackson Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K An unrestricted grant for individual local artists in the Jackson-Madison County area to support the expansion and innovation of quality artistic work.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Emergency Mental Health Grant Program Indiespace Inc · Foundation Not published · $500	Not published	$500
Letter of Intent Grant Program Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia · Foundation Not published · $14K – $25K The Letter of Intent Grant Program, offered by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, aims to support qualified nonprofit organizations focused on community vibrancy, education, youth, and health.	Not published	$14K – $25K
Leeway Foundation: Community Care Fund (CCF) Leeway Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leeway Foundation supports women and trans artists and cultural producers working in communities at the intersection of art, culture, and social change.	Not published	Varies
CFNI Community Grants Program Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · More than US $50,000 The CFNI Community Grants Program, established by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, has distributed over $72 million since 1953 to enhance local quality of life.	Not published	More than US $50,000
Special Events and Community Arts Program - Community Arts for individual Artists and Artistic groups Grant City of Naperville, Illinois · State Not published · $50K The City of Naperville's Special Events and Community Arts Program supports individual artists and artistic groups by providing funding for social and artistic events that celebrate the community's diversity and heritage.	Not published	$50K
Artists Respond Grant (CT) Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · $3K The Artists Respond Grant (CT) supports Connecticut artists in executing community-based projects, from large events to intimate gatherings.	Not published	$3K
Arts in Education Grant Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Arts in Education grants provide funds to Teaching Artists on the MSAC Teaching Artist Roster to support educational engagements at Maryland-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and other government entities.	Not published	Varies
Field of Interest Grants LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The GHACF administers grants through various field-of-interest funds that support specific cause areas and community needs.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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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.

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