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.

5,129 grants
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$20,000 - $30,000
PASADENA ART ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PAA Impact Award Status: CURRENTLY ON HOLD — The Impact Award is on hold while PAA evaluates the program. Further information will be available in 2025. Purpose: To showcase excellence in visual art…

More than US $10,000
PABLO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pablo Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pablo Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Pablo Foundation Grant aims to foster a vibrant and…

PABLO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pablo's Business Directed Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pablo Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Pablo's Business Directed Giving (BDG) is an…

Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Grant supports innovative projects at the…

PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

PACF: Community Action Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The PACF Community Action Grants support…

PACHEL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pachel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pachel Foundation Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Pachel Foundation, established in 2007 by Fern Pachel and the Biga family, supports…

WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative West Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Overview Creative West Established in 1974 as a nonprofit U.S.…

US $15,000 - US $100,000
PACIFIC LIFE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pacific Life Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pacific Life Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Pacific Life Foundation Grants aim to positively…

PACIFICORP FOUNDATION AKA PACIFIC POWER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Arts/Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025…

PALM BEACH COMMUNITY TR FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Palm Beach Community Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Palm Beach Community Trust Fund Amount: US $4,500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Palm Beach Community Trust Fund…

MARINE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Palm Beach International Boat Show Gives Back Program Overview: Grants provided to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County to underwrite environmental and marine education programs, and…

PHILANTHROPY TANK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank Competition Funder: Philanthropy Tank Inc (FL, US) Status: Active annual competition Geographic Scope: Palm Beach County, Florida Overview: A county-wide initiative aimed…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Palmer Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Palmer Community Foundation…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

Palmetto Bluff Inspiring The Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Palmetto Bluff Inspiring The Arts…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
THE PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Palo Alto Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Palo Alto Community Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Palo Alto Community Fund Grant supports…

$500 - $1,000+
PANO NETWORK INC · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

PANO Microgrants Status: Program concluded; PANO organization ceased operations in 2025 Award Amount: Typically $500-$1,000+ per award (amount varied by round and project category) Geographic Scope:…

SF Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Pride · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Parade Float Prize Competition Organization: SF Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Pride Geographic Scope: San Francisco Pride Parade (Market Street), June 28, 2026 Award Amount: $10,000 grand prize for best…

INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Documentary Association Inc Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Beginning of June -…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Parkville Fine Arts Association Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission The Community…

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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