Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from 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

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Philadelphia Activities Fund Grant Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Average award $500–$1,000 The Fund supports community and recreation organizations and activities, including: Beginning September 2023, Anavi Strategies has served as the Project Manager for the Philadelphia Activities Fund to design and implement the grant program…	Not published	Average award $500–$1,000
Passport to the Arts Grants Denver Post Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program associated with the Denver Post's Passport to the Arts program, supporting arts and cultural organizations in the Denver metro area.	Not published	Varies
Rosewood Foundation Grant The Rosewood Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Rosewood Foundation, founded by Caroline Rose Hunt, aims to enhance the quality of life in the Dallas area through grants for arts, education, environmental conservation, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on community development, health, education, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Newark Arts Community Grant (NACG) Newark Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $1K A need-based mini-grant program providing essential financial support to individual artists residing in Newark, New Jersey. The program is designed to promote the vibrant and diverse creative community within Newark.	Not published	$1K
Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship, offered by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA), supports talented writers, visual artists, and composers in need of financial assistance to attend the residency program at Le Moulin à…	Not published	Varies
Decorative Arts Trust Prize for Excellence and Innovation Grant Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · $100K The Decorative Arts Trust Prize for Excellence and Innovation offers a $100,000 grant to support exceptional projects that enhance public appreciation of decorative arts, fine arts, architecture, and landscape.	Not published	$100K
CNY Arts Onondaga County MicroGrant CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CNY Arts lists a 2027 Onondaga County MicroGrant among its current grant offerings, a small-dollar grant for arts/culture projects in Onondaga County. Amount and deadline not shown on the captured grants index page.	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Arts Education Grants Jersey City Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K Part of Jersey City's Arts and Culture Trust Fund initiative. The first round included 8 arts education grant awards from approximately $900,000 in total funding.	Not published	Up to $18K
Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant Dub and Murray Martin Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant, established in 1973 by W.J. “Dub” Martin, aims to enhance the well-being of residents in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Michael Masser Scholarship Grant Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Michael Masser Scholarship, established by the late composer Michael Masser, supports talented students in music. It offers $3,000 to recipients for educational advancement, with nominations made by ASCAP representatives.	Not published	Up to $3K
Southern Circuit Screening Partner Grant South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Southern Circuit Screening Partner Grant invites nonprofit, educational, or governmental organizations in the South Arts region to host screenings of independent documentaries.	Not published	Varies
Cafritz Foundation Grants The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz · Foundation Not published · $10K – $250K The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation focuses on improving the lives of underserved individuals in the DC area through grants in five key areas: Arts and Humanities, Community Services, Education, Environment, and Health & Wellness.	Not published	$10K – $250K
Local Funding- Lenna Foundation Grants Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $100K The Lenna Foundation provides grants to charitable organizations, primarily in the southwestern New York area. They focus on arts, education, healthcare, youth, economic development, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	$500 – $100K
Rural Community Endowments: Hobson Endowment Grant Central Montana Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Rural Community Endowments program, part of the Central Montana Foundation, supports various projects that enhance the quality of life in Central Montana.	Not published	Up to $3K
PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay Pen American Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1922, PEN America is the largest of the more than 100 centers worldwide that make up the PEN International network.	Not published	Varies
Artists & Scholars Project Grant Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Artists & Scholars Project Grant supports individual artists and scholars residing in Montgomery County, MD, for projects in diverse arts and humanities disciplines.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Chicago Region Artistic Vitality Grants Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $14K The Chicago Artistic Vitality Grant supports over 175 small, professional arts organizations across various disciplines.	Not published	$3K – $14K
Community Grant Program Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $40K	Not published	$2K – $40K
Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning Grant South Central Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 The Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning Grant supports USD 331 teachers in enhancing innovative learning for the 2025-2026 school year.	Not published	$250
Spring Grant Cycle: Arts & Culture or Environment Grants JW & HM Goodman Family Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: No new Arts & Cultures applications are being considered in 2025. Applications for Environment will be accepted by invitation only._ The Foundation will provide support for nonprofits that foster Asian art and culture.	Not published	Varies
Annual Cross-Border Scholarships The Council for Canadian American Relations Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Artist in Residence Program Dorothea DIX Park Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $80K	Not published	$80K
Arts & Culture Grants The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting arts and culture initiatives. Program details are referenced in the foundation's grant menu but specific guidelines are not detailed in the provided materials.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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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.

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