Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 4,962 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Ravenal Foundation Feature Film Grant Amount: $7,500 Purpose: Supports a woman second-time feature film director over 40 years of age in the production of a dramatic feature film. Focus Areas: -…
Rawley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rawley Foundation P65070008 Last Updated: May 01, 2025 Summary The Rawley Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Texas, focusing on…
Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Ray Yoshida Kauai…
Overview Background Antone and Marie Raymus were fiercely committed to their local communities. Their vision for the future was powered by their faith, love, and compassion for others. We at the…
RBC Foundation Grants - Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Area Status: ACTIVE Funder: RBC Foundation – USA Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The RBC Foundation Grants…
RBC Foundation Grants - National Program (Outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area) Status: ACTIVE Funder: RBC Foundation – USA Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary RBC Foundation – USA…
RBPFF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Raymond B Preston Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Raymond B. Preston Family Foundation focuses on educational, artistic, and…
RCSF Board Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richmond County Savings Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Richmond County Savings Foundation (RCSF) offers…
RCU Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rcu Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The RCU Foundation Grant supports capital projects in the arts, education, and health sectors,…
Re-envisioning the COVID Creative Economy Grant Status: This grant program appears to be closed or historical. The deadline was September 30, 2020. Geographic Scope: Four County Greater Albuquerque…
Re:Generation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Monument Lab Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Re:Generation initiative, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation,…
Rea Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rea Charitable Trust Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Rea Charitable Trust, established in 2009 by Mrs. Isabel McClintic Rea, prioritizes…
Readings & Workshops Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Poets & Writers Amount: US $150 - US $3,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2025 Summary The Readings & Workshops Mini-Grants provide funding for…
Rebecca Hart Swartzlander Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rebecca Hart Swartzlander Trust Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Rebecca Hart Swartzlander Trust…
Recipe for a Room: Places of Food and Culture Purpose: Two-person teams, each comprised of a student and architect mentor, will design small-scale Places of Food and Culture—rooms for food…
Red Cliff/Miskwaabikaang Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Red Cliff/Miskwaabikaang Fund…
Redford Center Grants Overview: The Redford Center Grants program supports independent environmental documentaries and their impact campaigns. Since launching in 2016, the program has supported 60…
Reel Change Film Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Music Usa Inc Amount: Approximately US $20,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Reel Change Film Fund is a five-year initiative aimed at…
Reeves Foundation: Columbus, Indiana Local Organized Charities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl Marshall Reeves and Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation Grant Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The…
REF Grant Program Overview: The Rye Education Foundation (REF) provides grants to support innovative educational projects in the Rye School District (NH, US). Geographic Scope: Rye School District,…
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.