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.
Sponsorship Program Funder: Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC Geographic Scope: Highlands, North Carolina Overview: Visit Highlands, NC provides sponsorship support to local…
Sponsorship Requests Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BECU Foundation Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary BECU Foundation invites year-round sponsorship requests from organizations in Washington, Oregon,…
Sponsorships & Charitable Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation has been committed to…
Spotlight Academy Youth Theatre Program Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (via Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund legislative appropriation) Program Type: Youth theatre education program…
Spring Cycle Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Grant/funding opportunity for music and performing arts education Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and…
Overview _NOTE: No new Arts & Cultures applications are being considered in 2025. Applications for Environment will be accepted by invitation only._ Arts & Culture The Foundation will provide…
Springfield Foundation Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Springfield Foundation Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Springfield Foundation Competitive Grant supports nonprofits…
SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The SSG & AC…
St. Johns Cultural Council: State of the Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Johns Cultural Council Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The St. Johns Cultural Council offers…
Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Stamford Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant provides vital…
Standard Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bethel Park Community Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Bethel Park Community Foundation offers Standard Grants aimed at enhancing local…
Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Stanley A. and Flora P. Clark Memorial Community Trust Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000…
Stanly County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Stanly County Community Foundation…
Stantec Community Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stantec Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Stantec Community Engagement Grant is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in…
STAR Grant Program (Serving The Arts Regionally) Overview: Adams County Arts Council (ACAC) administers the STAR Grant Program, created as a result of a 1994-95 community assessment that determined…
Stark Stories: America 250 Grants Program Type: Special initiative grants for America 250 projects Geographic Scope: Stark County, Ohio Partners: Visit Canton and ArtsinStark Overview: Visit Canton…
Starseed Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Starseed Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Starseed Foundation Grant offers support to 501(c)(3)…
State Cultural Facilities Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The State Cultural Facilities…
State Historic Preservation Office Communities with Heritage Preservation Commissions that are Certified Local Governments (CLGs) may apply for matching grants for local historic preservation…
State of the Art Prize Overview: Launched in honor of Creative Capital's 25 years of grantmaking, the State of the Art Prize aims to recognize one artist residing in each U.S. state and territory…
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.