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.

5,129 grants
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FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Stantec · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · November 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

Up to $250,000 total program (distributed among multiple recipients)
ARTS IN STARK · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

US $1,000 - US $15,000
THE STARSEED FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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)…

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Administration Department of · Rolling / Open State

State Historic Preservation Office Communities with Heritage Preservation Commissions that are Certified Local Governments (CLGs) may apply for matching grants for local historic preservation…

CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
CA Arts Council · May 12, 2026 State

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…

California Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
CA Arts Council · May 12, 2026 State

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…

California Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

States Leading Creative Aging Status: Grant program with application materials available Geographic Scope: State-level (administered through state arts agencies) Focus Areas: Creative aging…

California Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CNY Arts Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 (SNF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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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