Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 4,970 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.
Seward Community Foundation Annual Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Seward Community…
Seward Community Foundation Grant Cycle Geographic Scope: Seward/Moose Pass area, Alaska Mission: Enhance the quality of life in the Seward/Moose Pass area by addressing and assisting local needs,…
Seward Community Foundation Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Seward Community Foundation…
SF Thrives Grants Provider: San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) Status: Past grant program (announced February 3, 2026) Geographic Scope: San Francisco, specifically…
SFF: Murphy Award and Cadogan Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Francisco Foundation Amount: US $6,500 - US $40,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Murphy Award and Cadogan…
Overview This funding opportunity is made possible by the Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund, which was established by a bequest from Mr. Shore who lived in East Bend. Grants of up to $12,000 may be…
SFFILM Rainin Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Francisco Film Society (SFFILM) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The SFFILM Rainin Grant supports independent narrative…
Share the Bounty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Andersons Inc Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Share the Bounty Grant, offered by The Andersons Inc Charitable…
Sharon E. Burrows Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Sharon E. Burrows Scholarship, established in memory…
Sharon M. Pollard Preservation Award Funder: Methuen Festival of Trees, Inc. Award Type: Recognition award (not a direct grant) Purpose: To recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that…
Overview Mission The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program awards rent-free non-living studio space to 17 visual artists for year-long residencies in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Its mission is to provide working…
Shaw Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation Management Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Shaw Family Foundation, established in 2011 by Richard C. Shaw and his sons, aims…
Overview _NOTE: This is not being offered in 2024._ The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that annually award grants to support nonprofit organization programs, projects and…
Overview _NOTE: The Sheila Fortune Foundation (SFF) is currently re-evaluating how we fund organizations. As a result,_ _WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM NEW ORGANIZATIONS IN 2023._ _We…
Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship, offered by the…
Sheldon Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Sheldon Family Foundation Grant, offered by the…
Shelley Speet-Mills Creative Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…
Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr.…
Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shirley Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant…
Shoemaker-Velarde Fine Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation Of The…
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.