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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BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pittsfield Education Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Pittsfield…

DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Placemaking Grant Funder: Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA) Geographic Scope: Downtown Long Beach, California, particularly public spaces and neighborhoods like the East Village Arts District…

ARTSNOW · August 16, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Placemaking Project Grants Overview: Placemaking Project Grants are made possible through a generous investment and partnership with the Summit County Land Bank. This funding provides direct support…

CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY HUB & · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Plains Exchange Status: Inaugural program launched Summer 2023 Geographic Scope: Tulsa, Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas (Springdale/Fayetteville area) What is it? A platform created by Tulsa-based…

Plantation Community Foundation Inc · December 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Plantation Community Foundation Grants Geographic Scope: South Sarasota County (from Osprey south to the Sarasota/Charlotte County line; from the Gulf of Mexico east to the general area of Interstate…

Up to US $10,000
Antenna · Rolling / Open Foundation

Platform Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Antenna Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Platform Fund Grants, initiated by Antenna, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, and the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Closed · Annual Foundation

Platteville Community Fund Spring Grants Cycle Geographic Scope: Platteville area Focus Areas: - Arts and culture - Education - Recreation - Health and human services - Environment - Preservation of…

NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Plattsmouth Community Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Community Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Plattsmouth Community Foundation Fund, established in…

PLEIAD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pleiad Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pleiad Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Pleiad Foundation, a private family charitable organization in Birmingham, Alabama,…

Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

PLRAC: K-12 School Arts Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Prairie Lakes Regional Arts…

PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

PMRTC: Community Betterment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc. Amount: US $100 - US $99,999 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The PMRTC Community…

US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

PMRTC: Legacy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc. Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant…

PNC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview PNC Arts Alive A multi-million dollar initiative through the PNC Foundation designed to support the visual and performing arts. PNC Arts Alive programming demonstrates that there is an…

PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF NEW YORK STATE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PNY Arts + Culture: Support for Pre-Construction Studies Status: Currently open for applications Geographic Scope: New York State (with additional support for Hudson River Valley projects) Funder:…

Polk Bros Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Polk Bros. Foundation’s longstanding funding strategies — those featured on this page — are being phased out. In fall 2024, the Foundation announced new goals focused on making more…

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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