4Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
4Culture: Cultural Support Services Projects' Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The 4Culture: Cultural Support Services Projects' Grant aims to enhance the…
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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Up to US $15,000
4Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
4Culture: Equipment for Organizations grant Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The 4Culture Equipment for Organizations grant…
US $100 - US $2,000
4Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
4Culture: Heritage Professional Development Stipend Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: US $100 - US $2,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The 4Culture Heritage Professional…
Up to US $2,500
4Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
4Culture: Open 4Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The 4Culture: Open 4Culture Grants provide funding up to $2,500 for…
US $2,000 - US $25,000
4Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
4Culture: Preservation Special Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: US $2,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The 4Culture Preservation Special Projects grant…
Up to US $2,500
4Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
4Culture: Touring Arts Roster Presenter Incentive Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The 4Culture Touring Arts Roster…
$750
ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
5 Minutes to Shine Funder: Association of Performing Arts (APAP) Overview: A storytelling opportunity at the APAP|NYC annual conference where participants share inspiring stories of creativity,…
Up to $10,000
Downtown ABQ Mainstreet Initiative · Rolling / Open Foundation
516 ARTS: The Fulcrum Fund Funder: 516 ARTS Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Focus Areas: Visual arts Eligibility: Local artists and projects centering around the visual arts Geographic Scope:…
FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The 5x5 and Teacher Arts Grant (TA) provides vital support to K-12 teachers and…
$10,000
NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN CENTER · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation
614 Beautiful Program Funder: Neighborhood Design Center, in partnership with the Office of Councilmember Lourdes Barroso de Padilla and the Department of Neighborhoods Overview: The 614 Beautiful…
The CIRI Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CIRI Foundation Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The CIRI Foundation's A Journey to What…
Up to US $1,500
THE OAKLAND PUBLIC EDUCATION FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
A to Z Fund Mini-Grant- General Classroom Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oakland Public Education Fund Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The A to Z Fund Mini-Grant supports…
PUTNAM ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
A. Eric Arctander Artist Grant Overview: This grant supports visual artists and was created by family and friends to honor A. Eric Arctander, a renowned visual artist, teacher, mentor, and advocate…
Up to US $5,000
A LINDSAY & OLIVE B O'CONNOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Under $5,000 Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The…
US $10,000 - US $15,000
A M PATE JR CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust…
THE A MONTGOMERY WARD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A Montgomery Ward Foundation 32 48652 4 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant supports nonprofit…
A O Smith Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
A. O. Smith Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A O Smith Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The A. O. Smith Foundation, established in 1955, provides grants to support…
US $3,000
A.I.R. Gallery ( Artists in Residence, Inc.) · Rolling / Open Foundation
A.I.R. Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A.I.R. Gallery ( Artists in Residence, Inc.) Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The A.I.R. Fellowship Program,…
Up to US $2,000
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
AAC Arts on Tour Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The AAC Arts on Tour Grant, administered by the Arkansas Arts Council,…
Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _Note: This is a pilot year for this grant transition; therefore, an organization can apply for only one CAP grant during a fiscal period July 1 -June 30.” Organizations must apply 60 days…
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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