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NXTHVN · Rolling / Open Foundation
NXTHVN: Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NXTHVN Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary NXTHVN's Fellowship Program is a transformative 10-month experience for up to seven artists and two…
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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Up to US $20,000
HUDSON RIVER FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE AND · Rolling / Open Foundation
NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program - Artist in Residence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hudson River Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary…
ARTISTIC FREEDOM INITIATIVE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
NYC Artist Safe Haven Residency Program Program Type: Yearlong residency for international at-risk artists Geographic Scope: New York City-based artists; international artists welcome Focus Areas:…
SEACHANGE CAPITAL PARTNERS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYC Bridge Funding for the Arts (NYCBFA) Type: Loan Fund Description: A loan fund providing short-term, below-market loans to New York City nonprofit arts and culture organizations. Eligibility -…
US $1,000 - US $80,000
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City Parks Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $80,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grant Program…
$1,000 - $40,000 per year
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program Overview: The NYC Green Fund Grassroots grant program provides funding support for community groups and organizations providing open space programming and…
Up to $40,000 annually
CITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
NYC Green Fund Treetops Grants Program Overview: The NYC Green Fund Treetops Grant Program provides funding for organizations with annual operating budgets between $175,000 and $2.5 million that…
NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation for the Arts Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program offers…
Up to US $2,500
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYSCA Arts Bring Change (ABC) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Arts Bring Change…
GREENE COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE:_ _All applicants must attend a seminar to increase chances of a competitive proposal and keep current with new guidelines. Applicants must attend a meeting in the county in which they…
US $500 - US $5,000
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYSCA Encore Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Encore Grants are designed to…
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Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYSCA Grants Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature Administered by: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc…
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NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC · May 5, 2026 Foundation
NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants Geographic Scope: New York State Resident Applicant Type: Organizations Grant Type: Project Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Community Arts - Interdisciplinary Work - Literary…
GREENE COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
NYSCA Statewide Community Regrant Program (SCR) Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) through the Decentralization Program Administrator: CREATE council on the arts Geographic Scope:…
US $10,000
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYSCA Support for Artists Grant (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Support for Artists Grant offers…
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN FINGER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
NYSCA Support for Artists Grants Overview: Significant grant funding designed to help artists support their creative work and professional development. Geographic Scope: Finger Lakes region including…
US $10,000 - US $49,500
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYSCA Support for Organizations Grant (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $10,000 - US $49,500 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Support for…
US $10,000 - US $49,500
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYSCA Support for Sponsored Organizations (NY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $10,000 - US $49,500 Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The NYSCA…
US $10,000 - US $35,000
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYSCA Targeted Opportunities Grant (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $10,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Targeted…
Up to US $10,000
Greater Hudson Heritage Network · Rolling / Open Foundation
NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hudson Heritage Network Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The NYSCA/GHHN Conservation…
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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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