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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CENTRAL MONTANA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Community Endowments: Denton Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Montana Foundation Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Denton Endowment, part of the Central Montana…

CENTRAL MONTANA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Community Endowments: Hobson Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Montana Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2025 Summary The Rural Community Endowments…

SERIESFEST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Rural Intersectionality Fund Overview: Award supporting stories that explore rural communities and intersectional narratives. Geographic Scope: Global with focus on rural narratives Focus Areas: -…

Kansas Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rural Murals Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Rural Murals Grant Program, funded by the Kansas…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
CHARLES AND CAROLYN RUSSELL FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Russell Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Russell Family…

RUSSELL HILL ROGERS FUND FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Hill Rogers Fund For The Arts Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts Grant supports…

ARTSBUILD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award Overview: The Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Chattanooga's arts and cultural community. Named…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth I. Kolpin Family Fund Grantmaking Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Ruth I. Kolpin Family…

Approximately US $3,000
SERUGA R CHAR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth P. Seruga Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ruth P. Seruga Trust Amount: Approximately US $3,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Ruth P. Seruga Trust Grant provides funding to…

Society for Ethnomusicology · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth Stone Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: Up to US $300 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Ruth Stone Prize, awarded by the Society for…

MESA ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ruth Tan Lim Project Room Overview: Project room accepting proposals from artists whose work includes the use of this space for site-specific installations and/or new media. What They're Looking For:…

US $2,500 - US $10,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Rutherford County Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Rutherford…

RONALD W NAITO MD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

RWN Foundation: Oregon Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ronald W Naito Md Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The RWN Foundation: Oregon…

RED WING SHOE COMPANY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

RWSF Direct Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Red Wing Shoe Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Red Wing Shoe Foundation's RWSF Direct Grants aim to enhance community well-being by…

Up to $1,000 per individual or team
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDAT · October 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Ryan Family Art Grant Status: Active Geographic Scope: White Bear Lake Area School District (Minnesota) Focus Area: Elementary art education Overview: Established in honor of Judy Ryan, a White Bear…

THOMAS M HELEN MCKEE & JOHN P RYAN FO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ryan Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Thomas M Helen Mckee And John P Ryan Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Ryan Foundation, established in 1983, aims to support…

RYMAN HOSPITALITY PROPERTIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation Grant…

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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