Sisters in Cinema NFP · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant Organization: Sisters in Cinema NFP Location: Chicago, IL, US Contact: hello@sistersincinema.org | 773-359-2842 Overview The Sisters in Cinema…
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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.
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Sisters in Cinema NFP · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sisters in Cinema Resource Fund Organization: Sisters in Cinema NFP Location: Chicago, IL, US Contact: hello@sistersincinema.org | 773-359-2842 Overview The Sisters in Cinema Resource Fund grant has…
Up to US $5,000
The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sitka Legacy Foundation Competitive Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Sitka Legacy Foundation…
Up to $8,000 annually for a maximum of 4 years
TITMOUSE NP · April 26, 2026 · Annual Foundation
SJSU Animation & Illustration Scholarship Funder: Titmouse Foundation Geographic Scope: San Jose State University Animation & Illustration Program Program Focus: Support for underrepresented artists…
TRILITH INSTITUTE INC · June 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Sketchy Business ATL – Comedy Sketch and Short Film Submissions Overview: A night of comedy & industry networking at Trilith Institute, presented live from the Town Stage @ Trilith Studios. Trilith…
$25,000 total per year (varies by individual grant)
SKOKIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Skokie Community Foundation Annual Grants Program Geographic Scope: Village of Skokie, Illinois, US Funder: Skokie Community Foundation (SCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Focus Areas: -…
Up to US $10,000
SKOKIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Skokie Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Skokie Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Skokie Community Foundation Grants promote…
US $3,000
Salt Lake City Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Salt Lake City Arts Council Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The SLCAC Artist-in-the-Classroom Grants offer…
Up to US $12,500
Salt Lake City Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
SLCAC General Operating Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Salt Lake City Arts Council Amount: Up to US $12,500 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The SLCAC General Operating Support Grants…
US $2,000 - US $4,000
Salt Lake City Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
SLCAC Project Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Salt Lake City Arts Council Amount: US $2,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The SLCAC Project Support Grants offer financial…
Up to US $3,000
Seeley Lake Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
SLCF Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seeley Lake Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Seeley Lake Community Foundation (SLCF) offers…
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JOSEPH SLIFKA CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE AT · Rolling / Open Foundation
Slifka Arts Grants Funder: Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale Overview: The Slifka Center supports Yale's student artists through the Slifka Arts Grant program. These grants fund on-campus…
Up to US $10,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation
SLOCCF: General Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The SLOCCF General Grant Program, managed…
Up to US $10,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
SMAC: Art Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The SMAC Art Project Grants support nonprofit…
Up to US $4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
SMAC: Artist Equity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary The SMAC Artist Equity Grants provide essential…
Up to US $4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
SMAC: Artist Growth Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The SMAC Artist Growth Grants support artists at any…
Up to US $4,000
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
SMAC: Arts in the Schools Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The SMAC: Arts in the Schools Grants offer…
US $10,000 - US $99,000
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $10,000 - US $99,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2025…
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THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _Please note that all applications will be automatically set with $5,000 as the amount requested._ Small Arts & Culture Grants Oregon Department of Justice charity data shows that the…
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THE FRANCIS FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and granting priorities and strategies changed; however, our investment in the Small Arts…
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for an NEA grant?
- 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.
- Can individual artists get grants?
- 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.
- Are there grants for community arts programs?
- 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.
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