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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DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

AIRPORT FOUNDATION MSP · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

AIRPORT FOUNDATION MSP · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

AIRPORT FOUNDATION MSP · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $10,000 - US $25,000
ANN L RHODES AND CAROL GREENE RHODES · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Bartlesville Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

TR R & CT GWATHMEY MEM UW EGJ · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $3,000 - US $15,000
THE RICHARD C MUNROE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

IFPDA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Costume Society of America · Rolling / Open 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…

Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MINNEAPOLIS JEWISH FEDERATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $10,000
Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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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