Pittsburgh Foundation Arts and Culture Grants: Small and Mid-Size Arts Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026…
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.
Overview Pittsburgh Foundation Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and as of 2022 is the 18th largest of more than 750 similar…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Platteville Community and Excellence In Education Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Amount: More than US $30,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026…
Platteville Community Fund Spring Grants Cycle Geographic Scope: Platteville area Focus Areas: - Arts and culture - Education - Recreation - Health and human services - Environment - Preservation of…
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 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pleiad Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Pleiad Foundation, a private family charitable organization in Birmingham, Alabama,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PNY Arts + Culture: Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects Status: Applications opening later in spring 2026 Geographic Scope: New York State Funder: Preservation League of New York…
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:…
Poetry Programs, Partnerships, and Innovation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Poetry Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Poetry Programs,…
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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