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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Erb Foundation: Arts and Culture Grant	The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	AFS Travel Grant	Film Society of Austin Inc	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant	The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rea Charitable Trust Grant	Rea Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Venable Foundation Grants	Venable Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Arts Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - Art Journalism- The Beverley Art Writers Travel Grant (The Beverley)	American Australian Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Edward A. and Shirley B. Livi Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Aaron Davis Scholarship Fund	New Rochelle Fund for Educational	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Support Grant	Jackson Arts Council	Rolling	$2K – $2K
Foundation	Emergency Mental Health Grant Program	Indiespace Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Letter of Intent Grant Program	Community Foundation Serving Western	Rolling	$14K – $25K
Foundation	Leeway Foundation: Community Care Fund (CCF)	Leeway Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFNI Community Grants Program	Community Foundation of Northern IL	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Special Events and Community Arts Program - Community Arts for individual Artists and Artistic groups Grant	City of Naperville, Illinois	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Artists Respond Grant (CT)	Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development	Rolling	$3K
State	Arts in Education Grant	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Field of Interest Grants	Lj Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Karl H. And Wealtha H. Nelson Family Foundation Grant	Karl H and Wealtha H Nelson	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artpreneur Launch Grants	University of North Carolina School of the Arts Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Compass Society Grantmaking of Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant	Chamber Music America Inc	Rolling	Up to $39K
Foundation	Our Journey Micro-Grant Program	Rockford Area Convention And	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	IDA Sarowitz Project Completion Fund	International Documentary Foundation Inc	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	McConnell Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the North	Rolling	Up to $50K

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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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