Last updated June 13, 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.
Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Program Grants Funder: Jersey City Arts Council / City of Jersey City Department of Cultural Affairs Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Jersey City, New Jersey…
Overview Arts & Culture- Eureka Fellowship Program Eureka Fellowship Program offers unrestricted support for visual artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nominations are invited every three years. …
Arts & Culture- Operational Grants- New Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San Antonio Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Operational & Culturally Specific Grants provide essential…
Arts & Culture- Production Costs Grants - Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San Antonio Amount: US $7,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Production Costs Grants for…
Arts & Culture- San Clemente History, Arts & Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orange County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The San Clemente History, Arts & Culture…
Arts & Culture, Education, and Environment Grants Funder: The Community Foundation for McHenry County Geographic Scope: McHenry County, Illinois Focus Areas: - Arts & Culture - Education -…
Arts & Culture: Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Ann…
Arts & Culture: Irving and Gloria Schlossberg Family Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025…
Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts The goal of the Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts program is to develop, promote, and support diverse artistic and cultural centers in communities across…
Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts - Operating Support Grant Annual operating grants support activities, programs, and projects in A&E Districts throughout Maryland. Appointed management entities…
Arts & Entertainment Districts Technical Assistance Grant - Organization: MD State Arts Council - Type: State Grant
Arts & Heritage Fund - General Operating Support Grants Manager: Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville Purpose: Provide stable financial support to arts and heritage organizations, broaden…
Arts & Heritage Fund - Technical Assistance Grants Manager: Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville Purpose: Provide technical assistance and funding to developing arts and heritage…
Arts & Humanities Grants Funder: Maine Humanities Council Geographic Scope: Maine Overview: The Arts & Humanities Grants program supports arts and humanities projects across Maine. Based on award…
Arts & Museums Project Grants (UT) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Division of Arts & Museums Amount: US $1,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Arts & Museums Project Grants (UT)…
Arts & Science Council: Arts Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Last Updated: October 26, 2025 Summary The Arts Education Grants by the Arts & Science Council support…
Arts & Science Council: Strategic Investment Grants (SIG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Arts & Science Council's…
Arts & Social Cohesion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Arts & Social Cohesion Grant, funded by the Vermont…
Arts & Youth Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Arts Council Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Arts & Youth Grant Program by the California Arts Council…
Arts | Equity | Reimagined Fund Overview: Funding program established in late March 2020 in response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region's arts and…
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.