RISCA Project Grants for Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The RISCA Project Grants for…
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.
Risk and Innovation Grant Funder: Arts Council for Long Beach Award Amount: $5,000 Overview: The Risk and Innovation Grant provides an opportunity to bring innovation to communities through…
Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Hawai‘i Community…
River Bluff Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The River Bluff Community…
Overview River Cats Foundation Since the River Cats' inaugural season in Sacramento in 2000, involvement in the community has been an important priority. The management and employees of the River…
River Counties CF - Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The River Counties Community Foundation offers…
RMHC Knoxville Grant Program Overview: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Knoxville awards grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations that support children in East Tennessee. Geographic Scope: East…
Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation,…
Robert A. Mills Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert A. Mills Foundation Amount: Approximately US $5,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Robert A. Mills Foundation Grant…
Robert and Virginia Stanton Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Robert and Virginia…
Robert B. and Ruth K. Lee Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robert B. and Ruth K. Lee Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Robert B. and Ruth K.…
Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Robert E. and Genevieve B. Schaefer…
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Schumann Robert F Fdn Main Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated…
Robert G. Campbell Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Robert G. Campbell Community Fund, managed…
Robert Graves Art Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Robert Graves Art Scholarship honors a…
Robert H. (Bob) Lent Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,750 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Robert H. (Bob) Lent Scholarship,…
Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: The prize recognizes promising stage directors and designers for their ingenuity in bringing operatic works to life for…
Robert Lehman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert Lehman Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Robert Lehman Foundation Grant supports visual arts initiatives, including…
Robert O. and AnnaMae Orr Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert O. & Annamae Orr Family Foundation Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Robert O. and AnnaMae Orr Family Foundation…
Robert Silman Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Robert Silman Award, presented…
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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