Grants for Arts

Last updated June 14, 2026

There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.

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Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Art Together Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $3,200 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Teaching Art Together Grant empowers Kentucky teachers to…

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN FINGER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching Artist Grants Overview: Supports sequential, arts education projects for K-12 students through in-school or after-school projects. Also called Public School Teaching Artist grants.…

MONMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching Artist Relief Grants Overview: Relief grants funded by the New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund (NJACRF) of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, administered by Monmouth Arts as…

Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artist Roster Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Teaching Artist Roster connects professional artists and arts educators…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Teaching Artist Training Support arts education providers to have the skills and knowledge they need to provide high-quality inclusive, equitable, and youth-informed programming. The…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Teaching…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artists Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Teaching Artists Directory Grant by the Kentucky Arts Council aims to empower…

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Technical Assistance Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Technical Assistance Grant Program by the…

THE TED AND SHANNON SKOKOS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ted & Shannon Skokos Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ted and Shannon Skokos Foundation Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Ted & Shannon Skokos Foundation Grant, established in 2008,…

US $3,000 - US $7,500
Teichert Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teichert Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teichert Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Teichert Foundation Grant supports organizations in…

TEIGER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Background Teiger Foundation supports contemporary visual art with a primary focus on curators. It honors the vision of founder David Teiger, who, in his lifetime, championed professionals…

TEIGER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teiger Foundation Single Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teiger Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Teiger Foundation Single Project Grant supports…

TEIGER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teiger Foundation: Hosting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teiger Foundation Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Teiger Foundation's Hosting Grant provides up to $75,000…

TELLURIDE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Welcome to the Telluride Foundation Since 2000, the Foundation has been working hard to ensure our entire region has access to the resources it needs to improve the quality of life of all…

TENNANT COMPANY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tennant Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennant Company Foundation Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Tennant Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tennessee Arts & Rural Health Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Tennessee Arts & Rural Health…

$1,000 (4-year institution/academy) or $500 (Community College/2-year academy program)
MONTEREY PENINSULA THEATRE TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teresa Del Piero Memorial Scholarships Funder: Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust (MPPT) Contact: P.O. Box 761, Monterey, CA 93942 | (831) 649-4495 Geographic Scope: Monterey County, California Program…

METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF · July 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants Purpose: Grants created in honor of the late Teri Rogers, a woman who dedicated her life to uplifting women creatives in Kansas City. Part of a two-program initiative…

ArtsKC Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsKC Regional Arts Council Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2025 Summary The Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants, presented by ArtsKC and…

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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