RFA- Public Art Building Communities (PABC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: June 04, 2025 Summary The Public Art Building…
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.
RFP for Exhibitions Funder: Airport Foundation MSP Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears open to regional and broader organizations) Focus Areas: Exhibition curation and display at airport…
RFP for Performing Arts Funder: Airport Foundation MSP Geographic Scope: Upper Midwest (emphasis on regional artists) Focus Areas: Live performing arts and cultural performances Program Description…
RFP: Arts & Culture for Community Wealth – Collective Power Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Chicago Community Trust Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Arts & Culture for Community Wealth grant…
RFP: Improving Arts Education for Public and Private Preschools with an Emphasis on Low to Modest Income Families Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation Amount: US $20,000 -…
RFQ for Public Art Funder: Airport Foundation MSP Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Public art creation for airport environments Program Description Arts@MSP is building a roster of…
Rhodes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann L. & Carol Green Rhodes Charitable Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Rhodes Charitable Trust…
Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bartlesville Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Fund…
Richard & Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard Gwathmey And Caroline T Gwathmey Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026…
Richard C. Munroe Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard C. Munroe Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Richard C. Munroe Foundation Grant…
Richard E. Cytowic Nonfiction Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Richard E. Cytowic Nonfiction Fellowship, offered…
Richard Hamilton Acquisition Prize Overview: Supports museum acquisition of prints from any period at the IFPDA Fine Art Print Fair. Award Amount: $10,000 for acquisition of one or more prints…
Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation…
Richard Martin Exhibition Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $900 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Richard Martin Exhibition Award, established…
Richard S. and Julia Louise Reynolds Poetry Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: March 30, 2026…
Richard S. Shineman Foundation Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard S Shineman Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Richard S. Shineman…
Riedel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Riedel Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Riedel Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Hannibal, MO, with a focus on…
Overview Our Mission The mission of Rimon is to promote and enhance Jewish identity through arts and culture, to support arts and artists who broadly explore Jewish themes, and to assist the greater…
Rines Thompson Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Rines Thompson Fund Grant, established in 1999,…
RISCA General Operating Support for Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: US $3,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Rhode…
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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