Grants for Arts

Last updated August 26, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	"Wish You Were Here" Archtober Postcard Competition	The New York Chapter of the American	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Frankenthaler Climate Initiative- Implementation Grants	Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation Grant	Tannenbaum-sternberger Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $25K
State	Maryland Traditions - Folklife Apprenticeship	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charlene Victor & Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund Grant	Brooklyn Arts Council Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	The Louis Padovano Grants	The Lotos Foundation Inc	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant	Provincetown Art Association and Museum	Rolling	$5K – $36K
Foundation	Nord Family Foundation Grant Program	The Nord Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SU-CASA Grant	New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	GG ICF: Greater Impact Grant Program Fields-of-Interest-Grants	Greater Grand Island Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Engagement Grants	Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation Grant	John a & Marlene L Boll Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Traditional Arts Sustainability Grants	Alliance for California Traditional Arts	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Culture and Community Grant Program	Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	McKnight National Residency And Commission Grant	Playwrights' Center	Rolling	Up to $27K
Foundation	Tennessee Arts & Rural Health Initiative Grant	Tennessee Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Current Art Fund Grant	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	$8K
Foundation	Emerging Artist Program (CQC Emerging Artist)	QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emerging Artists Competition & Exhibition Grant	Arts for Rural Texas	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Classroom Grants	Danville Public School Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	State Cultural Facilities Grant Program	Rhode Island State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Cresap Family Foundation Grant	Cresap Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust Grant	Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust	Rolling	$15K – $40K
Foundation	Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust Grant	Ardenghi Af Gen Charit Purpose	Rolling	Varies

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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.

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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