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	Queen of Hearts Women’s Fund	Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Iron Range Resources - Grants	Iron Range Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bellwether Foundation Grants	The Bellwether Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYFA’s Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program Grant	New York Foundation for the Arts Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant	DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	ARAC: Operating Support Grant	Arrowhead Regional Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Arts Grants for Schools: Arts Equipment for Schools	Northwest Minnesota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Grant	Shenandoah Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation Grant	Adams Mastrovich Fam Fdn	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Kempner Fund: Core Grants: Vibrant Culture	Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc	Rolling	$20K – $75K
Foundation	Strategic Impact Grants	Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts, Culture, and Creative Enterprises- A Place to Perform Grants	The Community Foundation for Greater	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Arts Residencies in Schools Grants	Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer	Rolling	$1K – $6K
Foundation	Loudoun Impact Fund	The Community Foundation for Northern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mary Kiesau Community Fellowship Fund	Twispworks Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Wanish Scholarship (June & Robert Wanish Fund for the Arts)	Blue Line Arts	Rolling	50-100% of registration fees
Foundation	Madison Visionary Partners: Community Impact Mini-Grant	Madison Visionary Partners Inc	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Golden Hammer Awards	Historic Richmond Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building for Equity: Anchoring Community Grant	4Culture	Rolling	Varies
State	NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Grant Programs		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Food for Thought Grant Program	The Western New York Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CERF: Artist Get Ready Grant	Craft Emergency Relief Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	The Met: Interdisciplinary Fellowship Grant	Metropolitan Museum Of Art	Rolling	Up to $63K
Foundation	Jolley Foundation Grant	The Jolley Foundation	Rolling	$100K

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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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