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	Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship Grant	Virginia Center for the Creative Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts & Culture – Small Arts Grants- Non-Profit Organizations	Fleishhacker Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Decorative Arts Trust Prize for Excellence and Innovation Grant	Decorative Arts Trust	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Arts Education Grants	Jersey City Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $18K
Foundation	Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant	Dub and Murray Martin Trust	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Michael Masser Scholarship Grant	Ascap Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Southern Circuit Screening Partner Grant	South Arts Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cafritz Foundation Grants	The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz	Rolling	$10K – $250K
Foundation	Local Funding- Lenna Foundation Grants	Chautauqua Region Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $100K
Foundation	Rural Community Endowments: Hobson Endowment Grant	Central Montana Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay	Pen American Center Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sarasota County Foundation Grant	Sarasota Community Fdn	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Artists & Scholars Project Grant	Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Chicago Region Artistic Vitality Grants	Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $14K
Foundation	Community Grant Program	Community Foundation of Elmira-corning	Rolling	$2K – $40K
Foundation	Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning Grant	South Central Community Foundation	Rolling	$250
Foundation	Spring Grant Cycle: Arts & Culture or Environment Grants	Jw & Hm Goodman Family Charitable	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Annual Cross-Border Scholarships	The Council for Canadian American	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist in Residence Program	Dorothea Dix Park Conservancy	Rolling	$80K
Foundation	Arts & Culture Grants	The Don & Sybil Harrington	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Event Sponsorship Grant	Wyoming Humanities Council	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Grant T. Johnson & Peggy Pipes-Johnson Memorial Grants Program	The Hillsboro Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Posey County Community Foundation: Women’s Fund Grants Program	Posey County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kressa Jean Shepherd Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Mendocino County	Rolling	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.

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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