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…
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.
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…
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:…
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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