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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City of Portland Office of Arts & Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation

Portland Arts & Culture: General Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Portland Office of Arts & Culture Amount: US $21,000 - US $350,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The…

Regional Arts & Culture Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Portland Arts Project Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Regional Arts & Culture Council Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Portland Arts Project Grant…

NEW YORK COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Post-Incarceration Humanities Partnership (PIHP) Overview: A cohort-based program that supports organizations incorporating the humanities into their work serving formerly incarcerated individuals…

The Powell Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Powell Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Powell Foundation Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Powell Foundation Grant Program aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations in…

Big Car Collaborative · Rolling / Open Foundation

Power Plant Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Big Car Collaborative Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary Power Plant Grants, funded by The Andy Warhol Foundation and managed by Big Car…

PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Prairie Meadows Event Sponsorships & Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino Inc. Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary Prairie Meadows Event Sponsorships &…

The Mill at Vicksburg · Rolling / Open Foundation

Prairie Ronde Artist Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mill at Vicksburg Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Prairie Ronde Artist Residency offers a unique…

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Prana Fund Donor: Smith Family (Karyn and Brice Smith) Administrator: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Charlottesville and/or Albemarle County Focus Areas: - Environmental…

Up to US $15,000
CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Prana Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Prana Fund Grant provides up to $15,000 to support…

THE CONRAD PREBYS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview A growing number of healthcare providers, researchers, and community advocates recognize the importance of not only treating illness but also promoting mental and behavioral well-being…

THE MARY DUKE BIDDLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: February is the deadline for multiyear grants. September is the deadline for one-year grants._ About Us For nearly 70 years, we have remained committed to a tradition of carrying out…

PRESCOTT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Prescott Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Prescott Foundation Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary The Prescott Foundation supports community enrichment through grants for various…

CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chamber Music America Amount: Up to US $39,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant, offered by…

THE H CLAY AND WAVIE M PRESNELL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Presnell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: H Clay and Wavie M Presnell Foundation Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Presnell Foundation Grant supports North Carolina public and private…

THE PRESSER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Presser Foundation: Capital Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presser Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Presser Foundation, established in 1939,…

TW PRICE GILBERT JR CHARITABLE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Price Gilbert Jr Charitable Fund Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund, established through…

The Priddy Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Priddy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Priddy Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Priddy Foundation, a private funder, is committed to enhancing individual and community…

ATLANTA PRIDE COMMITTEE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pride Across the Peach State Grant Program Funder: Atlanta Pride Committee, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Background: Atlanta Pride's grantmaking initiative, Pride Across the Peach State,…

PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION - USA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Princess Grace Awards Overview: The Princess Grace Awards identify and support extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through unrestricted cash grants. Focus Areas: - Theater…

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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