Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant The Joseph & Mercedes McMicking · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for children and families in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
National Meredith Willson Awards Grant The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit (Aka the Music Man Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The National Meredith Willson Awards provide multi-year operating support to organizations using music for systemic change.	Not published	$100K – $1M
FWAC: Community Arts Access Project Grants The Five Wings Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Five Wings Arts Council offers the Community Arts Access Project Grants to support Minnesota non-profit organizations, schools, and governmental units in enhancing arts programming.	Not published	Up to $5K
KCCF: Community Fund Grants Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The KCCF Community Fund Grants support nonprofit organizations in Kosciusko County across seven focus areas, including education, health, recreation, arts & culture, civic projects, the environment, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Wyoming Arts Council: Arts Access Project Grant Wyoming Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Wyoming Arts Council's Arts Access Project Grant aims to enhance access to the arts for under-served communities, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, and economically disadvantaged groups.	Not published	Up to $1K
The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts & Culture The Peyton Anderson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts & Culture supports the vibrant arts community in Macon-Bibb, Georgia. This initiative fosters artistic and historic development, enhancing community vibrancy and cultural tourism.	Not published	Varies
Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest Orange Bowl Committee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Liu Shiming Distinguished Educator Award Grant Liu Shiming Art Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Liu Shiming Distinguished Educator Award, established by the Liu Shiming Art Foundation, honors studio artists who have made significant contributions to educating the next generation of visual artists.	Not published	$10K
Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County: Signature Community Impact Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County offers the Signature Community Impact Grant, supporting projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Forsyth, Angela, Ingomar, and Rosebud.	Not published	Up to $10K
TAC Creative Placemaking Grant Tennessee Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $3K – $30K The TAC Creative Placemaking grant aims to enrich Tennessee's local character through arts and culture. It supports projects that enhance community identity and promote economic development.	Not published	$3K – $30K
WCAC Community Arts Development (CAD) Grant Washington County Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PitchBLACK Forum & Awards Black Public Media Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The largest pitch competition for Black, independent filmmakers and creative technologists in the United States.	Not published	Up to $150K
Annual Program Statement (APS) For Fiscal Year 2026 U.S. Mission to Tunisia · Federal Forecast · $10K – $200K The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) at U.S. Embassy Tunis invites results-oriented proposals for programs that foster economic opportunities for U.S. businesses and investors, innovation collaboration, showcase American leadership and…	Forecast	$10K – $200K
The Idea Fund Project Row Houses · Foundation Not published · $1K – $7K The Idea Fund is a re-granting program that provides direct grants to artists for artist-generated or artist-centered projects that exemplify unconventional, interventionist, conceptual, entrepreneurial, participatory, or guerrilla…	Not published	$1K – $7K
Fulton County Arts & Culture Grant Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture · State Not published · $1K – $50K The Fulton County Arts & Culture Grant offers funding from $1,000 to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations and artists in Fulton County for arts programming in 2026.	Not published	$1K – $50K
Vaughan Fellowship West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Open to musicians/young artists in West Virginia The fellowship program selects Vaughan Fellows annually. Recent announcements (2022-2026) indicate fellows are announced in February of each year.	Not published	Varies
NewAlliance Foundation Grant Newalliance Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The NewAlliance Foundation Grant offers support to not-for-profit organizations in four key areas: arts, community development, health and human services, and youth education.	Not published	Up to $25K
McKnight Residency for Ceramic Artists Grant Northern Clay Center · Foundation Not published · $6K The McKnight Artist Residency for Ceramic Artists supports mid-career ceramic artists with exceptional artistic merit by providing a three-month residency at Northern Clay Center.	Not published	$6K
Heinz Endowment Grants The Heinz Endowments · Foundation Not published · Varies The Heinz Endowments, established in 2007, is a prominent philanthropic organization in the U.S. with a focus on southwestern Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Stellar Foundation Grants Stellar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stellar Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations focused on enhancing healthcare, education, cultural events, and community services.	Not published	Varies
MAF Grants The Makana Aloha Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Makana Aloha Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to enhancing the Maui community through support of public education, arts, healthcare, animal welfare, and environmental conservation.	Not published	Varies
Creative Excellence Grants (formerly Sharett) America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AICF's signature program provides scholarships to artists in the fields of Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts that enable them to pursue their artistic education. The Creative Excellence Scholarships program started in 1955.	Not published	Varies
AIANY Design Awards The New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizing outstanding architectural design by AIA New York members, New York City-based architects in any location, and work in the city by architects around the globe.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of Randolph County Grants Community Foundation of Randolph County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Randolph County provides grants to enhance the capacity of local non-profit organizations.	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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