OAC Project Support: ArtSTART Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The OAC Project Support: ArtSTART program, managed by the…
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.
OAC Project Support: Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Ohio Arts Council's Capacity Building…
OAC Rural Arts Opportunity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The OAC Rural Arts Opportunity Grants aim to enhance…
OAC: Sustainability Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Arts Council Last Updated: December 31, 2024 Summary The OAC: Sustainability Grants provide essential operational support for large and…
Oakfield Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fond du Lac Area Foundation Last Updated: March 07, 2025 Summary The Oakfield Community Foundation Grant, part of the Fond du Lac Area…
OCCA Summer Camps - Scholarship Organization: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) Geographic Scope: Oregon Coast region, Newport area Overview: Scholarship funding for students who wish to…
Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Save our Seas Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Ocean Storytelling Photography Grant, supported by the Save Our Seas…
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oconomowoc Area Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Oconomowoc Area Foundation, established in 2002, supports local charitable…
OCPS Arts In Education Fund Description: Through the OCPS Arts In Education Fund, Orange County Public School students are given the unique opportunity to further develop their critical thinking…
ODC Theater Opportunity Fund Funder: ODC Theater (San Francisco, CA) Overview: The Opportunity Fund at ODC Theater has supported artists via subsidy in processes of self-production onsite in the…
Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Odessa and Henry Kahrs Trust Grant…
Office of Grants Management: Competitive Grant Opportunities The Department of Administration posts opportunities for competitive grants throughout each fiscal year. These competitive grants are…
OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) charities…
Overview _NOTE: Applications are accepted year-round; however, funding decisions are made three times a year. Applications are evaluated three times per year during committee meetings._ Foundation…
Oglala Lakota Artspace (OLA) Artist-in-Residence Program Overview: The Oglala Lakota Artspace is a Native-run arts facility located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, South Dakota,…
Okanogan Valley Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Okanogan Valley Fund Grant,…
Oleson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oleson Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Oleson Foundation Grant, established in 1962 by Gerald and Frances Oleson, aims to support…
Olga Sipolin Children's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Olga Sipolin Childrens Fund 0006350310 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Olga Sipolin Children's Fund Grant, managed by Bank of…
Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Olive Smith Browning Charitable Tr Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Olive Smith Browning…
Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund…
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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