Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 4,969 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
SC Arts Commission: Accessibility Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The SC Arts Commission offers…
Overview _Note: As of April 2025, Mini Grants are suspended until further notice, due to loss of federal funding._ South Carolina Humanities South Carolina Humanities' mission is to enrich the…
SCAC: District Arts Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The SCAC District Arts Support Grants provide…
SCAC: Emerging Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $1,800 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The SCAC Emerging Artist Grants aim to support emerging…
SCAC: Individual Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The SCAC Individual Artist Fellowships aim to…
SCAC: Term Arts Education Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary The SCAC Term Arts Education Project…
Scaffolding for Practicing Artists (SPA) Program Status: Active SPA is MAP Fund's coaching and strategic support program for practicing artists. Described as "Every artist deserves SPA," this program…
SCCF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sanilac County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) offers grants to enhance the quality of life…
SCCF: Arts & Culture, Environment, Recreation, Community Development, Other Grants Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Steuben County Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated:…
Overview Humanities Fund The Humanities Council supports programs that help boost local talent and bring the arts and humanities to Steuben County. These grants are for: * Projects that that…
SCCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program- Spencer County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund Grants…
SCF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shenandoah Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2024 Summary The SCF Community Grants support initiatives that…
SCF: Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scott Community Foundation Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary Overview Mission The Scott Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to…
Scherman Foundation: Arts Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scherman Foundation Inc. Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Scherman Foundation's Arts Program supports organizations in New…
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Description: The nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens Focus Areas: - Art programs for youth - Writing programs for youth -…
Scholastic Art Awards (San Antonio Regional) Geographic Scope: Bexar County, Texas (San Antonio region) Overview: SAY Sí is the Regional Affiliate for the San Antonio Scholastic Art Awards. The…
Schomp Summer Scholarships Organization: DSA Friends Foundation Geographic Scope: Denver School of the Arts (Denver, CO); supports participation in summer intensives around the country Focus Areas:…
School Arts Program Sponsorships Funder: Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation (RCCAAF) Program Description: Annual sponsorship program providing funds to instructors at local high schools who…
School Arts Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The School Arts Support Grants aim to assist public,…
School Funding Request Funder: Arts, etc. (Charleston, SC) Purpose: Direct funding opportunity for schools to support arts integration into classrooms and other student needs. Geographic Scope -…
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.
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.
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.