Grants for Arts

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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SNOWY OWL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

BROOKLYN ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Social Innovation Fellowship Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY Overview: A professional development program for creatives and cultural entrepreneurs. Fellows receive…

ILLINOIS PRAIRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Corporation of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Sordoni Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE ARTS COUNCIL INC · September 3, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

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…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $10,000 - US $25,000
SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Broward County Cultural Division · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NEW ORLEANS FILM & VIDEO SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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:…

THE CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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