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.
Smallwood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Smallwood Foundation Grant supports charitable purposes…
smART Ventures grant Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The smART Ventures grant is a…
SMF: Oregon Tribal Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spirit Mountain Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Spirit Mountain Foundation provides funding to Oregon's…
SMIF Paint the Town Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The SMIF Paint the…
Smith-Hobson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ventura County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Smith-Hobson Foundation Grant provides vital support for arts and…
Smithsonian American Art Museum Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI) Amount: Up to US $62,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Smithsonian American…
Overview The Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (SARF) program was launched in 2007 to provide outstanding visual artists from across the world a unique opportunity to work with Smithsonian…
Smithville Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithville Charitable Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Smithville Charitable…
Snapdragon Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Visual Arts Exchange Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview About The mission of the Snapdragon Fund is to support…
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Snee-Reinhardt Charitable…
Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Snoqualmie Tribal…
Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Native Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Snoqualmie Tribal…
Snowy Owl Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Snowy Owl Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Snowy Owl Foundation Grant, established in 2010,…
Social Impact Artist Award - Artist Collective Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Social Impact Artist…
Social Impact Artist Award - Individual Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Overview Social Impact Artist…
Social Impact Film Series Overview: A hybrid festival combining an in-person touring service fair and film festival experience that brings together social impact content with active nonprofit…
Social Innovation Fellowship Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY Overview: A professional development program for creatives and cultural entrepreneurs. Fellows receive…
Sol Shulman Jewish Education and Life Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $8,200 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Sol Shulman Jewish…
Overview The Sonoma County Vintners Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Sonoma County Wine Auction, has raised tens of millions of dollars for local causes, helping to address Sonoma…
Sony: Corporate Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sony Corporation of America Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary Sony Corporation of America focuses its charitable giving on arts, culture,…
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.