Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Community Grant The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County offers Community Grants aimed at enhancing the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County, Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Arts Organizations Founded By/With/For Communities of Color - Research Practice Partnerships The Wallace Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a part of The Wallace Foundation’s five-year initiative intended to support arts organizations rooted in communities of color as they explore strategies to advance their well-being and that of their communities, the foundation invites…	Not published	Varies
Futuro Latino Fund Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K The Futuro Latino Fund Grant, administered by the Omaha Community Foundation, empowers Latino communities in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area by funding initiatives that enhance cultural enrichment, socioeconomic well-being, and civic…	Not published	$10K – $15K
Artist Emergency Fund Artsmemphis · Foundation Rolling · Varies ARTSmemphis and Music Export Memphis created an Artist Emergency Fund to support local artists (individuals earning a majority of income through artistic practice) in times of unexpected, catastrophic emergency such as medical emergencies…	Rolling	Varies
Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence Erie Canalway Heritage Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors and celebrates significant places of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and recognizes excellence in advancing the goals of the Erie Canalway Preservation and Management Plan.	Not published	Varies
Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust Grant Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust Grant supports local charitable organizations in the Lehigh Valley. Established in 1985, it honors the legacy of Morris and Sylvia Perkin, who were dedicated community contributors.	Not published	Varies
Altman Foundation Grants - Cultural Engagement, Youth Development & the Arts Altman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Altman Foundation's Cultural Engagement program supports access and inclusion in arts and culture for New Yorkers.	Not published	Varies
Onondaga Public Arts Grants CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants supporting public art projects. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available content.	Not published	Varies
Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust Grant Heritage Home Group Char Tr-Main · Foundation Not published · Varies The Heritage Home Group Charitable Trust, established in 1960, focuses on enhancing community resilience in North Carolina through strategic funding in areas such as financial mobility, housing access, and small business growth.	Not published	Varies
Community Stories (formerly California Story Fund) California Humanities · Foundation Not published · $8K – $10K Community Stories is an ongoing story-gathering effort to document community life in California. This program coincides, at times, with thematic initiatives conducted by California Humanities.	Not published	$8K – $10K
Grand Forks: Community Opportunity Grant Program Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Grand Forks Community Opportunity Grant Program aims to enhance community life through projects in arts, culture, environmental sustainability, and human rights.	Not published	Up to $5K
Arts & Heritage Fund Grants Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts & Heritage Fund, managed by the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville, awards General Operating Support Grants (~85% of the fund) to arts and heritage organizations and Technical Assistance Grants (~5%) to organizations not…	Not published	Varies
Collective Futures Fund: New Projects Grants The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The Collective Futures Fund provides $7,500 grants for collaborative projects by visual artists, curators, or collectives in Greater Boston. Eligible applicants must reside in specific counties and engage communities through their work.	Not published	$8K
Genevieve Edmee Lenz Guldner Kansas University Fine Arts Scholarship Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.	Not published	$2K
Nan Ogburn Cullman Education Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nan Ogburn Cullman Education Endowment for Johnston County Schools is a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Grant Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $3K The Hickory Nut Gorge Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing the community through various focus areas such as environmental protection, economic vitality, and education.	Not published	$250 – $3K
GVCF: Small Sparks Grant Golden Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The GVCF: Small Sparks Grant supports projects that enhance the community's vitality in Golden Valley by promoting engagement, recreation, and the arts. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for both new and existing initiatives.	Not published	Up to $1K
Hazel Miller Foundation Grant Hazel Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Hazel Miller Foundation Grant supports charitable projects in South Snohomish County, focusing on education, youth services, poverty alleviation, civic services, environmental initiatives, culture, and diversity.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Albuquerque Community Foundation: Field of Interest Grants Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Albuquerque Community Foundation offers Field of Interest Grants to support diverse nonprofit organizations in the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Kentucky Foundation For Women: Artist Enrichment Grant Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kentucky Foundation for Women offers the Artist Enrichment Grant to support feminist artists and arts organizations in Kentucky. This grant encourages artistic development aimed at creating art for positive social change.	Not published	Varies
UACF Operating Support Grants United Arts of Central Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The UACF Operating Support Grants offered by United Arts of Central Florida provide essential funding to nonprofit cultural organizations that have been operational for at least three years.	Not published	$10K
Andrew McMorris Foundation: Fine Arts Grants Andrew McMorris Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Andrew McMorris Foundation offers Fine Arts Grants to honor the vibrant spirit of Andrew McMorris, a multi-talented artist and aspiring pilot.	Not published	Up to $500
The Alvin and Betty Gordon Fund for Education and the Arts Grant Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Alvin and Betty Gordon Fund for Education and the Arts, established through a generous estate gift, provides grants up to $2,000 for arts and education initiatives in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas counties.	Not published	Up to $2K
Michael Aurbach Fellowship for Excellence in Visual Art Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Michael Aurbach Fellowship for Excellence in Visual Art, awarded by the College Art Association, supports artist members with an MFA or equivalent who teach studio classes.	Not published	Up to $8K

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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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