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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Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund Grant The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians · Foundation Not published · $150 – $10K The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, established by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, has distributed over $16.3 million in grants since 1999.	Not published	$150 – $10K
Arts & Humanities Grants Maine Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · $655 – $2K The Arts & Humanities Grants program supports arts and humanities projects across Maine. Based on award history from 2022-2024, grants typically range from $655 to $2,000.	Not published	$655 – $2K
Tahlequah Community Fund Grants Communities Foundation of Oklahoma · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Tahlequah Community Fund Grants, managed by the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma, aim to connect donors with charitable needs in Tahlequah.	Not published	Up to $4K
Youth Education and Development Grant Program Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Education and Development Grant Program by Episcopal Charities aims to enhance educational opportunities for children in New York.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Grant Program Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K The Cultural Capital Fellowship offers $10,000 grants to Native artists and culture bearers dedicated to community outreach and cultural preservation.	Not published	$10K
CORE Operating Support Grant - Small Budget Organizations Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The CORE Operating Support Grant is designed for small budget organizations in Fort Worth, providing unrestricted funding to established nonprofit arts organizations.	Not published	Up to $100K
Community Giving Fund The Summit League · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K The Summit League Community Giving Fund provides grants to support community organizations in the Silicon Valley and San Jose areas. The fund supports a diverse range of community-focused nonprofits, including:	Not published	$10K – $15K
Ritchie M. Gregory Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island…	Not published	Varies
Project Support Grants The Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bechtle Architects Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bechtle Architects Scholarship at Montana State University offers financial support to students pursuing degrees in Environmental Design or a Master of Architecture.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Stone Prize Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Ruth Stone Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, recognizes the most distinguished English-language monograph in ethnomusicology, published as the author's first.	Not published	Up to $300
William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant, managed by the Baltimore Community Foundation, aims to enrich the cultural landscape of metropolitan Baltimore.	Not published	$10K
General Grants Program Upper Arlington Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Community Grant Program- Two-year General Operating Grants The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K The Community Grant Program offers two-year general operating grants ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 for local nonprofits in San Luis Obispo County.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Mississippi Delta Film Academy Emmett Till Interpretive Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-week summer program led by Dr. Davis Houck and Dr. Pablo Correa for highly motivated high school students from the Mississippi Delta.	Not published	Varies
Woods Family Music & Arts Grants Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Woods Family Music & Arts Grants, provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, offer up to $5,000 in support for nonprofits and public schools in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties.	Not published	Up to $5K
Donor-Advised Fund Grants Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $612K – $2.9M The Richland County Foundation administers Donor-Advised Funds that allow individuals, families, and corporations to make grant recommendations to their favorite charities.	Not published	$612K – $2.9M
Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant Bridge Builders Community Foundations FKA Venango Area Comm Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant, administered by Bridge Builders Community Foundations, supports initiatives in education, healthcare, community development, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Helen Scott Reed Study Trip Abroad Scholarships Grant Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Helen Scott Reed Study Trip Abroad Scholarships, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust, provide funding for young professionals and graduate students to participate in immersive study trips abroad.	Not published	Varies
E.M. Christmas Fund Grant Southern Colorado Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K Easily learn more about the E.M. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 01 Sep 2026. For Good.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Knight Foundation: Arts Grant Program - Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund John S and James L Knight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Knight Foundation's Arts Grant Program - Knight Art + Tech Expansion Fund aims to empower artists and arts organizations in Knight communities by providing resources to enhance their use of technology.	Not published	Up to $100K
Kosasa Foundation Creative Capacity Grant Kosasa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In Hawai\i, the health and resilience of our environment is inextricably linked to our wellbeing as a community and uniqueness as a place.	Not published	Varies
ArtPrize Artist Seed Grant Artprize Grand Rapids · Foundation Not published · $2K ArtPrize (annual art competition, Grand Rapids, MI) awards Artist Seed Grants of $2,000 each to exceptionally talented emerging artists/designers to help create work and cover logistics for ArtPrize.	Not published	$2K

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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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