Last updated June 13, 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.
ARTrepreneurs Scholarships Funder: Art Tatum Zone (Day52 Inc), Toledo, OH Overview: Scholarship program distributed to participating students in the Young ARTrepreneurs program with good attendance.…
Arts & Cultural Education Fund Funder: Supported by the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation Geographic Scope: Palm Beach County, Florida Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit cultural organizations Purpose:…
Arts & Cultural Fund Established: 1998 Purpose: To promote the arts in the service area (Dan River Region) Geographic Scope Serving Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and…
Arts & Cultural Org Development Funder: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Contact: Community Arts Partnership, 110 N. Tioga Street…
Arts & Cultural Organizations- General Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Arts Council Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Arts & Cultural…
Arts & Culture - Arts Performance and Exhibition Spaces Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fleishhacker Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Arts…
Overview Special Arts Grants Special Arts Grants are awarded to anchoring arts and culture nonprofit organizations that have annual budgets between $750,000 and $2 million; produce and present new…
Arts & Culture – Small Arts Grants- For Filmmakers Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fleishhacker Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2025 Summary The Fleishhacker Foundation's…
Arts & Culture – Small Arts Grants- For Fiscally Sponsored Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fleishhacker Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The…
Arts & Culture – Small Arts Grants- Non-Profit Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fleishhacker Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Fleishhacker…
Arts & Culture Alliance American Rescue Plan Renewal Grant Funder: Arts and Culture Alliance (on behalf of Knox County and U.S. Department of the Treasury) Award Amount: $50,000 Geographic Scope:…
Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville GRACE Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts And Culture Alliance Of Greater Knoxville Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary…
Arts & Culture and Strengthening Lorain County Community Grants Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Lorain County Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Arts & Culture and…
Arts & Culture Fund Funder: Our Fund Foundation Inc (in partnership with Warten Foundation) Geographic Scope: South Florida (Broward and Miami-Dade Counties) Focus Areas: LGBTQ+ arts, culture,…
Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Arts & Culture Grant, offered by the Charlevoix County Community…
Arts & Culture Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary Overview Arts & Culture Grant Program Our Arts…
Arts & Culture Grants Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Program Description: Grant program supporting arts and culture initiatives. Program details are referenced in the foundation's grant menu but…
Arts & Culture Program Overview: By supporting a wide range of arts and cultural initiatives, the program fuels economic growth, enriches lives, and fosters opportunities for youth and residents of…
Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Arts Education Grants Funder: Jersey City Arts Council / City of Jersey City Department of Cultural Affairs Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Jersey City, New…
Arts & Culture Trust Fund - General Operating Support Funder: Jersey City Arts Council / City of Jersey City Department of Cultural Affairs Status: Active grant program with multiple rounds of…
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.