Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts Overview: The Southern Prize and State Fellowships are open to visual artists in the nine-state region to support, expose, and celebrate the…
Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Houston Arts Alliance Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant invites artists…
Southwest Suspended Artwork Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Houston Arts Alliance Amount: US $710,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Southwest Suspended Artwork Grant invites artists to…
Southwest x Southwest Collaborative - Early Action Fund Deadline: Rolling deadlines Overview Funding opportunity with rolling deadline cycle.
Space2Place Strategic Placemaking Micro-Grants Funder: Big Sky Economic Development Corporation Status: Based on 2018 announcement; current status unknown Geographic Scope: Yellowstone County,…
Spanish Peaks Community Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Big Sky, Montana and surrounding area Mission: The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation strategically directs contributions to meet…
Spark Grants Overview: Hopkins Education Foundation's primary grant program that funds innovative proposals from Hopkins Public Schools educators and staff to bring creative projects, learning…
Spark Grants Overview: Spark Grants support creative, grassroots community initiatives and projects that build community in Pierce County. Geographic Scope: Pierce County, Washington Focus Areas: -…
SPCF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spanish Peaks Community Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation provides grants aimed at enhancing the quality of…
Special Events and Community Arts Program - Community Arts for individual Artists and Artistic groups Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Naperville, Illinois Amount: More than US $50,000 Last…
Special Events and Community Arts Program - Community Arts with a 501c Designation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Naperville, Illinois Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025…
Special Grant Support Overview: A grant program referenced on the website that provides support for special projects and initiatives, though specific details are limited. Geographic Scope:…
Special Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Rochester Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Special Opportunity Grant, offered by the University of…
Special Project Grants (SPX) Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Francisco Arts Commission Amount: US $50,000 - US $350,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2025 Summary The Special Project Grants (SPX) program by…
Special Request Grant Special Request Grants provide support for arts activities that fall outside organizations' regular budgets and represent a departure from regular activities but align with…
Specialty Grants- Gilmore Inclusive Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: WindSwell Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Gilmore Inclusive Arts Grant supports…
Specific Interest Grants - Dave Ryerson Fund and the Beekhuis Community Fund: Statewide Small Arts Grants Programs and Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000…
Specific Opportunity Stipend Funder: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Contact: Community Arts Partnership, 110 N. Tioga Street…
Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spector Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview CultureSource CultureSource is a…
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) Funder: Spokane Arts Mission: To enrich artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy within Spokane by serving as a catalyst for a robust, healthy arts community where…
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.