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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MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Artistic Innovations Grant Program encourages the spirit of experimentation and exploration, exclusively engaging in-region artists and organizations in the creation of new, original…

US $25,000 - US $100,000
VIA ART FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artistic Production Grants Funder: VIA Art Fund Inc (NY, US) Mission: VIA Art Fund emphasizes direct engagement with contemporary visual art and sponsors projects that exemplify core values of…

GAYLORD AND DOROTHY DONNELLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: All potential Chicago Artistic Vitality grantees should send an introductory email to the Associate Program Officer, Chicago Artistic Vitality with your intent to apply, any questions…

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INC · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Artists & Creatives Grants Overview Community Engagement Inc provides financial support to independent creatives (including collectives and collaborators) making or presenting creative work relating…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists & Scholars Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Artists & Scholars…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists & Scholars Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Artists & Scholars…

SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists and Culture Bearers in the Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: US $2,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Artists…

CREATIVE ARKANSAS COMMUNITY HUB & · May 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Artists Creative Fund (ACF) Status: Active, annual program Geographic Scope: Tulsa, Oklahoma Focus Areas: Supports testing, exploration, and creation of innovative work across diverse artistic…

Region 2 Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists Engage Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Region 2 Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Artists Engage Community Grant, offered by the Region 2…

BROOME COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists Fund Status: Two-year pilot program (2012-2014) Administrator: Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) Funder: Community Foundation for South Central New York Geographic Scope: Broome County, NY…

New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists in Queens Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Artists in Queens Grant, supported by the New…

Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists Respond Grant (CT) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2024 Summary The Artists Respond Grant (CT)…

Ohio Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists with Disabilities Access Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview Note: 1) The annual May 1 deadline…

ARTSBUILD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Artists Work Grants Overview: The Artists Work Grants program provides funding to individual artists, artist studios, and non-profit arts organizations to produce artworks for public spaces in…

HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · June 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Artists-in-Education (AiE) Grant Funder: Howard County Arts Council Geographic Scope: Howard County, Maryland Overview: The AiE grant program supports artist residences at K-12 schools in Howard…

Georgia Sea Grant · Rolling / Open Foundation

Artists, Writers and Scholars Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Sea Grant Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Artists, Writers and Scholars Program,…

VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtLife Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ventura County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $55,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview Note to applicants: Please keep…

Semans Art Fund · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Artpreneur Launch Grants Status: Applications are not being accepted at this time. Overview: In 2022, a pilot round of Artpreneur Launch Grants were awarded to UNCSA alumni to support creative…

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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