Grants for Arts

Last updated August 26, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	SEMAC: General Operating Support Grants	Southeastern Minnesota Arts	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Professional Arts Producing Institutions (PAPI) Grant	City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zelma Weisfeld Fund for Culture & Education	Jewish Federation of Greater	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fox Family Foundation Grants	Fox Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation Grant	Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Project Grant for Capital Improvements	Perenchio Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $500K
Foundation	The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Community Assets Grant Program	Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	McKnight Fellowships for Dancers Grant	Cowles Center	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Impact Kickstart	WorkingFilms Inc	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Grant	Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Japan Virtual Exchange Program	Asian Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Children's Home Foundation Fund	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFDC: Herington Community Legacy Grant	The Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AccessArts Grant Program	Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Mardi Lowry McDonough '87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program	State College Area School District	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grant	Martha Ellen Tye Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Whitmore Charitable Trust Grant	Whitmore Charitable Trust	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Illuminate the Arts Grant: Mid-size Nonprofit Arts Organizations	Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor)	Rolling	$5K – $7K
Foundation	Open Spaces Program Grant	Kenneth Rainin Foundation	Rolling	$15K – $175K
Foundation	McInnes Charitable Trust Grant	Mcinnes S and J Char Tr	Rolling	$20K – $35K
Foundation	Virginia H. Glasson Charitable Trust Grant	Virginia H Glasson Charitable Trust Xxxxx9009	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant	Region 2 Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	The Roundhouse Foundation: Open Call for Proposals Grant	The Roundhouse Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $30K
Foundation	AVID: Orange County Centennial Scholarship Fund (Art Awards) Grant	Scholarship America Inc	Rolling	$2K – $5K

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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.

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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