Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _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.	Not published	Varies
Iron Range Resources - Grants Iron Range Resources · State Not published · Varies Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides financial assistance to communities that invest in their foundational, business and social assets to ensure quality of life in northeastern Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Bellwether Foundation Grants The Bellwether Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The 2025 grant cycle will be a closed cycle._ The Bellwether Foundation is a charitable foundation located in St. Louis, Missouri.	Not published	Varies
NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program offers essential 1-on-1 mentorship to foreign-born artists, fostering community connections and professional development.	Not published	Varies
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant, offered by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, supports a diverse range of arts and humanities initiatives in the District of Columbia.	Not published	$10K – $20K
ARAC: Operating Support Grant Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council offers the Operating Support Grant, providing up to $15,000 annually to nonprofit arts organizations in Minnesota's Arrowhead region.	Not published	Up to $15K
Arts Grants for Schools: Arts Equipment for Schools Northwest Minnesota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council offers the Arts Grants for Schools program, providing funding up to $3,000 for artistic equipment in schools across seven counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Grant Shenandoah Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund, managed by the Shenandoah Community Foundation, aims to promote cultural arts in Shenandoah County, Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation Grant Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation Grant aims to support charitable organizations in Los Angeles County, California, and South Dakota. Focus areas include education, health, human services, the arts, and religious initiatives.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Kempner Fund: Core Grants: Vibrant Culture Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $75K The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund's Core Grants Program aims to foster Galveston's long-term success, sustainability, and well-being through initiatives that promote vibrant culture.	Not published	$20K – $75K
Strategic Impact Grants Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant opportunity is designed to fund projects that result in substantive, organizational transformation, taking the organization's operations or performance to the next level.	Not published	Varies
Arts, Culture, and Creative Enterprises- A Place to Perform Grants The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A Place to Perform Grants, offered by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, supports nonprofit literary and performing arts organizations in the Atlanta region.	Not published	Up to $5K
Arts Residencies in Schools Grants Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer · Foundation Not published · $1K – $6K Arts Residencies in Schools Grants (ARSG) provide financial support to teaching artists in Montgomery County, MD, enabling them to create curriculum-based art programs in local schools.	Not published	$1K – $6K
Mary Kiesau Community Fellowship Fund Twispworks Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K An annual fellowship supporting artists, photographers, naturalists, and naturalist educators in the Methow Valley who are working on field-based creative or educational projects with a deep connection to the region's natural landscape.	Not published	$1K
Wanish Scholarship (June & Robert Wanish Fund for the Arts) Blue Line Arts · Foundation Not published · 50-100% of registration fees The June & Robert Wanish Fund for the Arts was established in 2003 with a vision to encourage and support the enjoyment, appreciation and growth of the arts in communities.	Not published	50-100% of registration fees
Madison Visionary Partners: Community Impact Mini-Grant Madison Visionary Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Madison Visionary Partners Community Impact Mini-Grant supports local nonprofits seeking to enhance quality of life in Madison, Alabama.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Golden Hammer Awards Historic Richmond Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Golden Hammer Awards honor excellence in neighborhood revitalization, historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and placemaking efforts throughout the Greater Richmond area.	Not published	Varies
Building for Equity: Anchoring Community Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building for Equity - Anchoring Community Grant provides crucial funding to support equitable development projects in King's County.	Not published	Varies
NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Grant Programs State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Food for Thought Grant Program The Western New York Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Raising Awareness, Building Knowledge, and Creating Conscious Advocates for our Regional Food System Through the lens of artists and educators Educators and the arts and cultural community play a significant role in lifting up issues.	Not published	Varies
CERF: Artist Get Ready Grant Craft Emergency Relief Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The CERF: Artist Get Ready Grant offers up to $1,000 to craft artists for safeguarding their studios and preparing for emergencies. Priority is given to underrepresented artists, including BIPOC and folk/traditional artists.	Not published	Up to $1K
The Met: Interdisciplinary Fellowship Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $63K The Met's Interdisciplinary Fellowship promotes innovative research across various disciplines, inviting scholars from diverse backgrounds to engage with the Museum's extensive collections.	Not published	Up to $63K
Jolley Foundation Grant The Jolley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Jolley Foundation Grant offers up to $100,000 to charitable organizations that are 501(c)(3) exempt and based in South Carolina.	Not published	$100K
Onondaga County - General Operating Support CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A general operating support grant for arts organizations in Onondaga County. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available content.	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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