US $1,000 - US $3,000
The New School · Rolling / Open Foundation
Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New School Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Parsons Prize for…
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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THE BRONX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Participatory Grantmaking - Community & Health Focus Funder: The Bronx Community Foundation (BxCF) Most Recent Round: Fall 2024 (Announced December 31, 2024) Geographic Scope: The entire Bronx, NY…
US $2,500 - US $40,000
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation
Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: US $2,500 - US $40,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Partnership Grant by the Iowa Department of…
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PASADENA ART ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pasadena Art Alliance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pasadena Art Alliance Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Pasadena Art Alliance Grant supports contemporary visual arts in Southern California…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Pasadena Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pasadena Community Foundation: Arts & Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pasadena Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Pasadena Community…
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LANCASTER COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Passion Grants Overview: The Lancaster County Community Foundation's Passion Grants convert donors' passions into impact through supporting programming in a broad range of focus areas. Focus Areas…
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DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Passport to the Arts Grants Funder: Denver Post Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Denver metro area Focus Areas: Arts and cultural programs Program Description Grant program associated with the…
NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Patricia and Nicolaas Kortlandt Memorial Fund…
PATRICK FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Patrick Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick Family Foundation Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The Patrick Family Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in South…
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Patrina Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Patrina Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrina Foundation Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Patrina Foundation Grant supports educational, cultural, and social service organizations,…
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INITIATIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: Applications for any technology purchases must have written pre-approval from both the school principal and the district Teaching & Learning Coordinator included as an attachment._…
$1,000 - $10,000
WEDGWOOD CIRCLE INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Patron Fund Overview: Micro-grants given to emerging artists who are at a critical transition point where a grant of $1K to $10K can make a huge impact and help propel their career forward. Mission:…
INTERNATIONAL FILM SEMINARS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Patricia Zimmermann Professional Development Fellowship Fund Organization: Co-created by International Film Seminars Inc (The Flaherty) and Visible Evidence Geographic Scope: International Overview:…
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Paul Collins Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are awarded to…
US $500 - US $5,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation
Paul G. and Miriam B. Mattern Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 01, 2025 Summary The Paul G. and…
US $500 - US $2,500
The Paul Green Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Paul Green Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Paul Green Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 11, 2025 Summary The Paul Green Foundation, established in 1982, continues the…
MUSIC PUBLISHERS ASSOC OF THE US INC · May 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Paul Revere Awards for Graphic Excellence Sponsor: Music Publishers Association of the United States Established: 1964 (in honor of the 200th anniversary of the first music engraving in America by…
US $5,000 - US $15,000
CEPREGHY FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation
Paulina and Stephen Cepreghy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Paulina And Stephen Cepreghy Charitable Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Paulina…
Approx. $1,000
THE KANSAS RURAL COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Paxico Blues Fest, Marvine McKeithen Scholarship Funder: Paxico Blues Fest Overview: This scholarship was created to assist a Wabaunsee County student with expenses related to education in music or…
$1,000
INDIESPACE INC · November 11, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Pay Your People Grant Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas: Supporting historically excluded artists and leadership in indie theater Award Amount: $1,000 per grant Eligibility: - NYC-based…
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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