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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Tahoe Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

PTCF: Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 29, 2025 Summary The PTCF Community Impact Grant supports nonprofit…

Varies
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Public Art Overview: Supports the field of public art through grantmaking and field-building collaborations. Focus Areas: - Public art projects - Field-building and collaborations in public art…

Maryland State Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Public Art Across Maryland…

Maryland State Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Public Art Across Maryland: Conservation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Public Art Across Maryland:…

NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Public Art for Spatial Justice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New England Foundation For The Arts Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Public Art for Spatial…

Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Public Art Grant Funder: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Contact: Community Arts Partnership, 110 N. Tioga Street (Tompkins Center for…

DUBLIN ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Public Art Incubator Status: 2025 application listed; current status for 2026 unknown Target Audience: High school students (grades 9-12) Geographic Scope: Dublin, Ohio area Funder: Dublin Arts…

NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Public Art Learning Fund The Public Art Learning Fund provides grants to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices. By…

Up to US $10,000
HAWAII COUNCIL FOR HUMANITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Public Humanities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawaii Council For Humanities Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Public Humanities Grants, offered by the Hawaii…

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm Nat'l · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Publication & Arts Grants Funder: Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area (KMTA) Purpose: Support publication and artistic projects that recognize, preserve, and interpret the historic,…

BRIDGE BUILDERS COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Punxsutawney Area Discretionary Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bridge Builders Community Foundations Fka Venango Area Comm Foundation Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Punxsutawney Area…

SHINNYO-EN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Putney School Summer Arts Status: Active program Description: A boarding summer school program offered by Putney School (since 1988) for Shinnyo-en youth to explore various art forms and apply their…

Jerome Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jerome Foundation Inc Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship supports emerging…

GEORGE AND FRANCES BALL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Quarterly Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: George And Frances Ball Foundation Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The George and Frances Ball Foundation offers Quarterly Competitive…

$5,000 and below
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Quarterly Impact Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Recurrence: Quarterly cycles Overview Smaller grant…

TAHOE TRUCKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _TTCF utilizes a simplified and streamlined granting process. Nonprofits need only apply once to a consolidated grant cycle offering at least $300,000 in available grant funds. Grant…

NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Queens Arts Fund: Arts Access Grant Geographic Scope: Queens Resident Age Requirement: 18+ Applicant Type: Organizations Grant Type: Project Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Community Arts -…

NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Queens Arts Fund: Arts Access Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation for the Arts Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Queens Arts Fund: Arts…

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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