Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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1st Annual Syracuse Prize CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A prize program for arts and culture in Syracuse. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available content.	Not published	Varies
Season Grant Program The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Season Grant Program supports arts organizations with on-going operations, year-round activities, and annual events.	Not published	Varies
Artist Grant Application (Full) - The Church Studio Recording Scholarship The Church Studio Music Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fast Pitch Awards Music Academy of the West · Foundation Not published · Varies A competition component of the Music Academy's Innovation Institute that gives fellows a platform to present entrepreneurial ideas for classical music and related ventures.	Not published	Varies
FAWC Fellowship Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Talented Students in the Arts Endowment Fund Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750K – $3M	Not published	$750K – $3M
AFCP 2020 Small Grants Competition U.S. Mission to Egypt · Federal Forecast · $10K – $200K The Cultural Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo is now accepting project applications for the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Small Grants Competition.	Forecast	$10K – $200K
Cullen Foundation Performing Arts Action Grant Cullen Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Action Grant is an expedited route for past Cullen performing arts grantees seeking less than $10,000 per year.	Rolling	Up to $10K
Lend-A-Hand Grants The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship supports music students at Ashland University, honoring the legacy of Elizabeth Pastor, a renowned pianist and educator.	Not published	Varies
Thoma Foundation: Conservation Grant Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thoma Foundation Conservation Grant supports projects aimed at preserving South American viceregal art. Annually, up to $50,000 is awarded to selected proposals focusing on preventive conservation, restoration, and research initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Impact100 Newport County Grant Impact 100 Newport County · Foundation Not published · $100K The Impact100 Newport County Grant supports local nonprofits addressing key focus areas such as Arts, Culture, and Historic Preservation, Environment, Recreation, and Animal Welfare, Health and Wellness, Education, and Family support.	Not published	$100K
McKnight Visual Artist Fellowships Minneapolis College of Art and Design · Foundation Not published · $28K Fellowship program offered through MCAD for visual artists. Specific details about eligibility, award amounts, and application requirements were not provided in the available content.	Not published	$28K
The John Slade Ely Fund Grant Elygt Tr Uw · Foundation Not published · $50K The John Slade Ely Fund Grant, established in memory of Dr. John Slade Ely, aims to promote the fine arts in Greater New Haven, Connecticut.	Not published	$50K
Mississippi Whole Schools Arts Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Mississippi Whole Schools is a program open to K-12 schools that uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting high-quality instruction and learning for students.	Not published	Varies
Targeted Arts Development Initiative Grant Program Tennessee Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Targeted Arts Development Initiative Grant Program aims to support arts projects in underserved, rural communities in Tennessee, particularly focusing on distressed and at-risk counties.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Creative Renewal Fellowship Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program developed out of ASC's belief that investing directly in creative individuals makes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg cultural community more sustainable.	Not published	Varies
Cultural Coalition: Project Grant Clackamas County Arts Alliance · Foundation Not published · $751 – $5K The Clackamas County Cultural Coalition offers Project Grants to enhance local arts, heritage, and humanities. Grants range from $751 to $3,500, requiring measurable outcomes and community support.	Not published	$751 – $5K
SDAC: Project Grants South Dakota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) offers Project Grants to support nonprofit organizations in presenting arts activities that serve the public.	Not published	Up to $5K
Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Grant Shelton H Short Jr Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Grant, established in 1974, supports charitable organizations primarily in Central and Southern Virginia.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Elsie Beavers Carver and E. Lois Carver Educational Fund Grant Waccamaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Elsie Beavers Carver and E. Lois Carver Educational Fund Grant supports K-12 educational programs in Horry and Georgetown Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Artist in Residence Program The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Reserve Lifestyle Fund sponsors an ongoing Artist-in-Residence program as part of their commitment to supporting the arts.	Not published	$500 – $1K
IDEA Opera Grants Opera America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies These grants support composers and librettists in the development of new operas and help advance their careers in the opera industry.	Not published	Varies
Roe Green Visiting Voices The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A national outreach program (formerly called Roe Green Traveling Masters) that brings prominent theater writers into communities across the country to lead workshops, master classes, talkbacks, and other public events.	Not published	Varies

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About 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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