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.
Season/Series Arts Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Region 2 Arts Council Amount: Up to US $18,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Season/Series Arts Support Grant is designed to assist…
Second Stage Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest Ballet (Seattle, WA) Focus Areas: Career transition support for professional ballet dancers pursuing post-performance careers…
SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable…
Securian Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Securian Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Securian Foundation focuses on enhancing community well-being through financial…
Seed Fund for Documentary Filmmakers Funder: Women in Film & Video DC Geographic Scope: Washington DC area (local organization) Focus Areas: Documentary film funding for early-stage projects Contact…
Seed Grants Overview: Grant program to support initial funding for new creative projects or ventures. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred) Eligible Applicants: - Creative individuals…
SEIU Moe Foner Scholarship Funder: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Geographic Scope: Available to SEIU members, their families, and staff Award Amount: $5,000 nonrenewable scholarship…
Self Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Self Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Self Family Foundation Grant aims to strengthen communities in Greenwood, South…
SEMAC Individual Artist: Emerging Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The SEMAC Individual Artist:…
SEMAC Individual Artist: Grants for Advancing Artists Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The SEMAC…
SEMAC: Arts Management Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: Up to US $300 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary SEMAC: Arts Management Training…
SEMAC: General Operating Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The SEMAC: General Operating…
SEMAC: Opportunity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The SEMAC Opportunity Grants provide vital…
SEMAC: Rural Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The SEMAC Rural Arts Grant aims to…
SEMAC: School Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The SEMAC: School Residency Grant…
Semi-Annual Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert G III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Semi-Annual Competitive Grant from the Robert G III and…
Senator Montigny's Children's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Senator Montigny's Children's…
Sensory-Friendly Programs Overview: MOPOP welcomes anyone who can benefit from a low-sensory museum environment. Sensory-Friendly Programs are opportunities for adults and families to experience the…
Session Overview: Session supports the creation of new work by giving artists a project stipend, artist's fee, technical support, mentorship, and approximately two months to transform Recess into a…
Seth Smith Memorial Endowment Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Seth Smith Memorial…
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.