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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Grants to Artists	Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc	Rolling	$45K
Foundation	Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF): City Challenge Grant	Mahaska County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RISCA General Operating Support for Organizations Grant	Rhode Island State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$3K – $40K
Foundation	Opportunity Fund	Hood River County Education Foundat	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Granville Community Foundation General Grant Program	Granville Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Work Fund Grants	Walter and Elise Haas Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carson Center Residency	Black Public Media Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emeril Lagasse Foundation: Community Grant	The Emeril Lagasse Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants for the Arts- Creative Sector Flex Fund	Community Foundation of Greater	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist in Residence	Falls Church Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Neag Foundation Grant	The Neag Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Roundhouse Foundation: Small Grants	The Roundhouse Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant: Above $5,000	Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	JFNY: Grants for Arts & Cultural Exchange	The Japanese American Association	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Bothin Foundation Grant	Bothin Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program - Artist in Residence Grant	Hudson River Foundation for Science And	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Studio Glass Grant	Arizona Glass Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Marilynn Thoma Fellowship In Art of the Spanish Americas	Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Local Arts Grants	Arts Council of the Morris Area	Rolling	$1K – $9K
Foundation	Community Art Grants	Saratoga Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Niskayuna Community Foundation Mini-Grants	The Community Foundation for the Greater	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	BCA Arts Fund Grant	The Bronx Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	First Horizon Foundation Grant (Virginia)	First Horizon Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Horizon Foundation Grants (Texas)	First Horizon Foundation	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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