Grants for Arts

Last updated August 26, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	1st Annual Syracuse Prize	CNY Arts Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Season Grant Program	The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artist Grant Application (Full) - The Church Studio Recording Scholarship	The Church Studio Music Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fast Pitch Awards	Music Academy of the West	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FAWC Fellowship	Fine Arts Work Center In	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Talented Students in the Arts Endowment Fund	Los Angeles County High School for The	Rolling	$750K – $3M
Foundation	Lend-A-Hand Grants	The Adirondack Trust Company	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship Grant	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thoma Foundation: Conservation Grant	Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Impact100 Newport County Grant	Impact 100 Newport County	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	McKnight Visual Artist Fellowships	Minneapolis College of Art and Design	Rolling	$28K
Foundation	The John Slade Ely Fund Grant	Elygt Tr Uw	Rolling	$50K
State	Mississippi Whole Schools	Arts Commission Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Targeted Arts Development Initiative Grant Program	Tennessee Arts Commission	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Creative Renewal Fellowship	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cultural Coalition: Project Grant	Clackamas County Arts Alliance	Rolling	$751 – $5K
Foundation	SDAC: Project Grants	South Dakota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Grant	Shelton H Short Jr Trust	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Elsie Beavers Carver and E. Lois Carver Educational Fund Grant	Waccamaw Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Artist in Residence Program	The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	IDEA Opera Grants	Opera America Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Roe Green Visiting Voices	The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CACF: Central AL Cultural and Community Enhancement Grants	Central Alabama Community Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	MCAD-Jerome Foundation Fellowships	Minneapolis College of Art and Design	Rolling	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.

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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