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.
REF Grants at Work Overview: The Rockford Education Foundation funds dozens of innovative programs and projects annually that support educational excellence in Rockford Public Schools. Geographic…
Region 17 Artist Support Grant Focus: Supporting emerging and established artists taking the next step in their careers. Contact: ArtsAVL, P.O. Box 507, Asheville, NC 28802 | 828.222.0436 |…
Regional Arts Initiative Grant Program - Arts Organization Support Administered by: Arts Illiana as a Regional Partner with the Indiana Arts Commission Geographic Scope: Region Six - Clay, Parke,…
Regional Arts Initiative Grant Program - Arts Project Support Administered by: Arts Illiana as a Regional Partner with the Indiana Arts Commission Geographic Scope: Region Six - Clay, Parke, Putnam,…
Regional Cities Initiative - North Central Indiana Funder: Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) Overview: The Regional Cities Initiative is a state-level program spearheaded by Indiana…
Regional Funds Grant- January Round Status: ACTIVE Funder: Suomen Kulttuurirahasto / The Finnish Cultural Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Regional Funds Grant from the Finnish…
Regional Impact Grants: Preston Community Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Preston Community Fund, part of the…
Regional Touring Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Regional Touring Grant Program, funded by the…
Rehoboth Lakes Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $500 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview History Foundation began in 1986 when…
Reiman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reiman Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Reiman Foundation, established in 1986, is dedicated to supporting non-profit initiatives…
Reinberger Foundation: Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reinberger Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2025 Summary The Reinberger Foundation, established in 1966, aims to…
Rella Lossy Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theatre Bay Area Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Rella Lossy Award celebrates Rella Lossy’s legacy by recognizing…
Repertoire Development Grants Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Repertoire Development Grants assist Professional Company Members and their partners in developing new North American opera and music…
Republic Bank Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Republic Bank Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Republic Bank Grants program supports non-profit organizations in Kentucky,…
Research & Development Grant Focus: Supports filmmakers who are in the research or development phase of their feature documentary. Eligibility: Filmmakers in the research or development phase of…
Research Grants: DARTS Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decorative Arts Trust Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Decorative Arts Trust offers the DARTS Grant to support…
Research Grants: Marie Zimmermann Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decorative Arts Trust Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Marie Zimmermann Grant, offered by the…
Research Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Textile Society Of America Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The Textile Society of America offers a Research Travel Grant to…
Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Artis Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Artis invites visual artists from Israel to apply for fully funded residencies at six international institutions in…
Resident Artist Program (RAP) Overview: Mabou Mines Resident Artist Program offers NYC-based, early-career artists the opportunity to work in residence at Mabou Mines over five months to strengthen…
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.