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
The Karl H. And Wealtha H. Nelson Family Foundation Grant Karl H and Wealtha H Nelson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Karl H. and Wealtha H. Nelson Family Foundation Grant aims to support charitable organizations in Nebraska City, focusing on health care, historical preservation, education, fine arts, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Artpreneur Launch Grants University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2022, a pilot round of Artpreneur Launch Grants were awarded to UNCSA alumni. The program provided support for creative start-ups and creative projects led by alumni.	Not published	Varies
Compass Society Grantmaking of Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Compass Society Grantmaking, part of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, aims to foster high-impact, collaborative projects that enhance the community's quality of life.	Not published	Up to $50K
Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant Chamber Music America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $39K The Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant, offered by Chamber Music America, supports U.S.-based presenters collaborating to engage professional jazz ensembles.	Not published	Up to $39K
Our Journey Micro-Grant Program Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Our Journey Micro-Grant Program was designed to benefit artists and art organizations by awarding funding allocations of up to $500 for artistic endeavors throughout the Rockford region.	Rolling	Up to $500
IDA Sarowitz Project Completion Fund International Documentary Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies American Theatre Wing's Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative provides theatre education to students at all levels through individual and institutional giving, bringing theatre into the lives of diverse young people nationwide (includes ALWI…	Not published	Varies
McConnell Fund Grant Community Foundation of the North State · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The McConnell Fund, established in 2001 by the Community Foundation of the North State, aims to enhance communities in Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, and Modoc counties through grants up to $50,000.	Not published	Up to $50K
Carpenter Foundation - Performing Arts Grant E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, established in 1975, supports performing arts initiatives in Richmond, Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Arts Ecosystem: Venues & Spaces Grant The Conrad Prebys Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Over the past two years, Prebys Foundation has invested in the arts ecosystem to strengthen organizational capacity, reach new audiences, and deliver engaging programs that foster dialogue, connection, and belonging.	Not published	Varies
College Art Association (CAA) Conference Registration Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The College Art Association (CAA) offers Annual Conference Registration Grants to support members facing financial difficulties.	Not published	Varies
Cultural Collaborations Access Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · State Not published · $100K Awards to support high-quality, short term arts and cultural activities for grades K-12 at school sites during the school day. Rolling deadline at least 30 days prior to planned activity.	Not published	$100K
Arts Curricular Innovation Grants -- Arts Teacher Institutes South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Curricular Innovation Grants -- Arts Teacher Institutes program aims to enhance the professional development of South Carolina arts teachers by offering tuition-free graduate courses and quality arts education programs.	Not published	Varies
Historical Heritage Grant Program County of Santa Clara · State Not published · Up to $1K The Historical Heritage Grant Program, established by the County of Santa Clara in 1990, supports the preservation of significant cultural and historical resources.	Not published	Up to $1K
Headlands Center- Artist in Residence (AIR) Grant Program Headlands Center for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Headlands Center Artist in Residence (AIR) Grant Program offers fully sponsored residencies for approximately 50 artists annually, providing studio space, meals, housing, and reimbursements.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Public Art Across Maryland - Conservation Grant Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The Public Art Across Maryland program offers Conservation Grants to Conservation grants support the implementation of conservation and relocation efforts that maintain or improve public access to fully developed artworks.	Not published	Varies
Robert and Virginia Stanton Endowment Grant Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Robert and Virginia Stanton Endowment Grant, established in 1994, prioritizes funding for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Monterey County.	Not published	$5K – $50K
NC Arts Council Grants State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bank of Marin- Annual Grant Program Bank of Marin · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of Marin's Annual Grant Program focuses on enhancing community welfare through support for nonprofits that promote social and economic vitality, education, and wellness.	Not published	Varies
Sauk Centre Area Arts Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Sauk Centre Area Arts Grants, provided by CommunityGiving, aim to enhance arts and cultural activities in the Sauk Centre area.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Earlynn J. Miller Fund for the Arts Grant The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County · Foundation Not published · $60K The Earlynn J. Miller Fund for the Arts supports arts nonprofit organizations in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, encouraging them to envision significant growth in the local arts scene.	Not published	$60K
Don Lumadue Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Don Lumadue Scholarship is offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to support students from New London, Waterford, and East Lyme high schools pursuing education in the fine or performing arts.	Not published	Up to $500
Just Born Corporate Giving Grant Program Just Born · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Just Born Corporate Giving Grant Program aims to enhance the well-being of children and families in need by supporting initiatives in arts, education, health, and community development.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Tennant Foundation Grants Tennant Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tennant Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis area, focusing on environmental programs, social services, workforce readiness, and cultural initiatives.	Not published	Varies

Showing 4369–4392 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