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…
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.
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…
State-Local Partner Mentorship The State-Local Partner Mentorship (SLP-M) program is intended to support the establishment of a county-designated local arts agency in each of the three counties in…
State-Local Partner Mentorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Arts Council Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The State-Local Partner Mentorship (SLP-M) program…
State-Local Partners The State-Local Partners (SLP) program provides general operating support and technical assistance for county-designated local arts agencies. The purpose of the program is to…
State-Local Partners (SLP) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Arts Council Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The State-Local Partners (SLP) Grant Program…
States Leading Creative Aging Status: Grant program with application materials available Geographic Scope: State-level (administered through state arts agencies) Focus Areas: Creative aging…
Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Arts Council Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 09, 2025 Summary The Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN) Grant…
Statewide Community Re-grants Program- Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CREATE Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Statewide Community…
Statewide Community Re-grants Program: Community Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CREATE Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The…
Statewide Community Re-grants Program: Individual Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CREATE Council on the Arts Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Statewide…
Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) Program Geographic Scope: Statewide (New York) A regrant program administered by CNY Arts Inc. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility…
Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary The Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants provide…
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Stavros Niarchos Foundation Grant The Stavros Niarchos…
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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