Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 4,962 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants (South Arts) Overview: Grants offering support for artistic planning and professional development needs of Southern presenters, programmers, or…
Overview Regional Arts & Culture Council Our mission is to enrich our communities through arts and culture. We envision a thriving region, powered by creativity, with arts and culture in every…
Professional Development Grants for Arts Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary South Arts, Inc. offers Professional…
Professional Development Opportunity Grant The Professional Development Opportunity Grant program encourages and supports relevant professional development opportunities for artists and arts…
Professional Education Scholarships Overview: Scholarships designed to increase access to high-quality, hands-on training in film, television, and digital media for Trilith Institute Professional…
Program & General Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McInerny Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The McInerny Foundation, a leading charitable organization in Hawaii,…
Program Grant Funder: Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) Geographic Scope: San Diego and Imperial Counties, California Mission: Funds innovative programs that enhance the quality of life…
Program Mini Grants Overview: Smaller grant program for humanities-themed programming, part of LEH's programmatic grants offerings. Geographic Scope: Louisiana (implied) Focus Areas:…
Program Stream Program Type: General operating support grant for small arts organizations Geographic Scope: Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania Eligibility: - Non-arts…
Program Support Grants Overview: Provides funding to nonprofit arts and culture organizations for a one-time project or ongoing program that broadens and deepens participation in or access to the…
Program, Operating and Capital Campaign Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mike & Gillian Goodrich Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Mike & Gillian Goodrich…
Programming and Project Support Grants for Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: US $3,000 - US $11,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The…
Programming Grants for Arts Organizations [formerly Presenter/Production Assistance Grants] Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January…
Project Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rasmuson Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Rasmuson Foundation offers Project Awards to support Alaska artists in…
Project Grant for Artists Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The FY26 Project Grant for Artists from the Nevada Arts…
Project Grant for Capital Improvements Status: ACTIVE Funder: Perenchio Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Project Grant for Capital Improvements by…
Project Grants are utilized in funding a broad range of arts projects (and arts components of larger projects) in Mississippi communities. Requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match.
Project Grants Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Geographic Scope: Vermont Funder: Vermont Humanities Council Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit organizations including museums, libraries, film/music/literary…
Project Grants Funder: Kent County Arts Council (KCAC) Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland Overview: Funding for specific arts and culture projects. For FY 2020, the Board increased funding by…
Project Grants: Small Museum Project Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Division of Art & Museums Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Small Museum Project Grants aim to support…
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.
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.
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.