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.
Sordoni Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sordoni Family Foundation Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Sordoni Family Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations focused on…
Sorenson Legacy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sorenson Legacy Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Grant aims to improve lives through support…
Overview _NOTE: Applications for this program are now closed._ Detailed Program Description South Arts believes that rural communities deserve great art, and can require specialized support to make…
South Arts Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants Overview: South Arts recognizes that more than an invitation to participate in a significant milestone opportunity is required; even with…
Overview _NOTE: This grant program is currently on pause. _ Presentation Grants Program Presentation Grants are an opportunity for organizations in South Arts' nine-state region to receive fee…
South Arts Southern Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The South Arts Southern Prize provides a unique…
South Arts State Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The South Arts State Fellowship offers a $5,000 grant to artists…
South Carolina Awards in the Humanities Status: Active - Nominations now being accepted through June 14, 2026 Geographic Scope: South Carolina Program Overview: Established in 1991, the South…
South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broward County Cultural Division Amount: US $7,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary The South Florida Cultural…
South Pitch Program Overview: A pitch competition program for filmmakers from the South with two tracks: Narrative and Documentary. Winners receive cash awards and additional opportunities.…
South Shore Playhouse Associates Grant Program Funder: South Shore Playhouse Associates, Inc. (501(c)3 organization) Geographic Scope: South Shore and Cape Cod communities in Massachusetts Mission:…
Southbury Community Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Southbury Community Trust Fund…
Southeastern Region- Colleen Callahan Professional Development Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary Overview…
Southeastern Region- Jim Liles Student Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary Overview About The Costume Society of…
Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Overview: In partnership with organizations across the region, South Arts has launched the Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund to support artists and…
Southern California Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: W. M. Keck Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Southern California Grant Program, managed…
Southern Circuit Screening Partner Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The Southern Circuit Screening…
Southern Exposure's Alternative Exposure (AltEx) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Exposure Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary Southern Exposure's Alternative Exposure…
Southern Finger Lakes (SFLX) Artist Fellowship Overview: An unrestricted, cash award that allows artists to focus solely on their art-making without specific project requirements. The inaugural…
Overview Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts The Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts acknowledge, support, and celebrate writers in our nine-state region with…
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.