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POTLATCH FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Resiliency Fund Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana Overview: The Resiliency Fund is a grant program that supports individual Native artists and…
Grants for Arts
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.
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CENTRAL HOUSTON INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Resiliency in the HeART of Downtown - Call For Artists Funder: City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance (in partnership with Downtown Houston+) Program: Central Houston Civic Improvement (CHCI)…
RESMED FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
ResMed Foundation: Community Philanthropy Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Resmed Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The ResMed Foundation supports community philanthropy in San…
Up to US $15,000
THE RESER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Responsive Grant Programs- Fast-Track Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reser Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: May 01, 2025 Summary The Reser Family Foundation offers Fast-Track…
US $20,000 - US $60,000
THE RESER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Responsive Grant Programs- Midsize Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reser Family Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025 Summary The Reser Family Foundation's Midsize…
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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Responsive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Responsive Grants program by the Community Foundation of the…
$500 - $5,000
ARTS SERVICES INITIATIVE OF WESTERN NEW · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Restart NY Regrants Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), administered by Arts Services Inc. (ASI) Program Status: This was a time-limited program for COVID-19 recovery. Applications…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation
Rev. Vouros Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Rev. Vouros Fund Grant,…
REVA AND DAVID LOGAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Reva and David Logan Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reva And David Logan Foundation Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Reva and David Logan Foundation Grant supports social justice,…
REX FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Rex Foundation General Grants Overview: The Rex Foundation provides grants to organizations working in arts, music, education, environment, indigenous peoples, social justice, and related areas.…
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RASMUSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Background Established in 2002 and initiated in 2003, the Alaska Art Fund (AAF), formerly known as the Art Acquisition Fund, stands as a testament to the partnership between Rasmuson…
Up to US $20,000
RASMUSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
RF: Collection Management Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rasmuson Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Rasmuson Foundation's RF: Collection Management Fund…
Up to US $150,000
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation
RFA- Public Art Building Communities (PABC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The Public Art Building…
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AIRPORT FOUNDATION MSP · Rolling / Open Foundation
RFP for Exhibitions Funder: Airport Foundation MSP Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears open to regional and broader organizations) Focus Areas: Exhibition curation and display at airport…
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AIRPORT FOUNDATION MSP · Rolling / Open Foundation
RFP for Performing Arts Funder: Airport Foundation MSP Geographic Scope: Upper Midwest (emphasis on regional artists) Focus Areas: Live performing arts and cultural performances Program Description…
The Chicago Community Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation
RFP: Arts & Culture for Community Wealth – Collective Power Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Chicago Community Trust Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Arts & Culture for Community Wealth grant…
US $20,000 - US $25,000
SAMUEL N & MARY CASTLE FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation
RFP: Improving Arts Education for Public and Private Preschools with an Emphasis on Low to Modest Income Families Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation Amount: US $20,000 -…
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AIRPORT FOUNDATION MSP · Rolling / Open Foundation
RFQ for Public Art Funder: Airport Foundation MSP Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Public art creation for airport environments Program Description Arts@MSP is building a roster of…
US $10,000 - US $25,000
ANN L RHODES AND CAROL GREENE RHODES · Rolling / Open Foundation
Rhodes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Rhodes Charitable Trust…
Up to US $2,500
Bartlesville Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bartlesville Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund…
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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