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.
Artist Support Grant Funder: Ashe County Arts Council Inc (in partnership with Alleghany Arts Council, Watauga Arts Council, and Wilkes Art Gallery; funded by the North Carolina Arts Council) Status:…
Artist Support Grant Funder: Johnston County Arts Council (in partnership with a five-county collaboration) Geographic Scope: Five-county partnership including Franklin, Vance, Warren, Wake, and…
Artist Support Grant Funder: Arts & Science Council (ASC) in partnership with Gaston Arts Council Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, and Rowan Counties, North…
Artist Support Grant Funder: N.C. Arts Council (administered through Wilkes Art Gallery) Status: Applications currently closed Purpose: Provide project grants to professional artists in any…
Artist Support Grant Funder: Tryon Fine Arts Center (serving as Polk County Arts Council) and North Carolina Arts Council, in collaboration with regional partners Geographic Scope: Region 17 includes…
Artist Support Grant - North Carolina Arts Council Region 11 Overview: Supports the work of artists across a five-county Triad region. Geographic Scope: Region 11 includes Davidson, Davie, Forsyth,…
Artist Support Grant (ASG) Funder: Craven Arts Council & Gallery Geographic Scope: Craven County, North Carolina Program Overview: The Artist Support Grant is mentioned in the website navigation and…
Artist Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Arts Council of Moore County Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Artist Support Grant by The Arts Council of…
Artist Support Grants Status: Closed for 2025-26 season Geographic Scope: Multi-county regional program (Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake Counties) Overview: The Artist Support Grants…
Artist Support Grants Funder: Arts Council of Fayetteville, NC Award Amount: $500 - $2,000 per grant request Eligibility: - Emerging or established individual artists - Must be operating or residing…
Artist Support Grants Funder: The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (administered through High Point Arts Council) Geographic Scope: Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph Counties, NC…
Project grants to artists administered through local arts councils. Deadlines vary by region.
Artist Support Grants Overview: Direct funds for individual artists' projects, needs, and creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Encourages creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and…
Artist Support Grants Overview: Support professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business…
Artist Support Grants- Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank and Perquimans Counties Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last…
Artist-in-Residence Program Overview: Supporting emerging to mid-career NYC-based artists working in print, ceramics, public art, and textiles fabrication. Focus Areas Supports artists working in the…
Artist-in-Residence Program Administering Organizations: National Park Service, California State Parks, and Redwood Parks Conservancy Program Description: The Artist-in-Residence program provides an…
Artist-in-Residence Program Overview: McMinnville Education Foundation provides funding to pay a guest artist's salary and supplies that students are able to keep. The program brings professional…
Artist-in-Residence Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kala Art Institute Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Artist-in-Residence Program at Kala Art Institute provides artists with 24-hour…
Artist's Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund For Individuals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary…