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.

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STOUGHTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Stoughton Area Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stoughton Area Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Stoughton Area Community…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Strategic Grants Program Overview: The Foundation's Strategic Grants Program awards grants to advance the Creative Space Action Plan and address other priorities set by the Board of Directors. Focus…

ARTS COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Strategic Impact Grants Funder: Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (ACAAC) Geographic Scope: Anne Arundel County, Maryland Status: CHECK BACK MAY 1, 2026 TO SEE IF STRATEGIC IMPACT GRANTS WILL BE…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Strategic Investment Grants Overview: Grant program for nonprofit organizations aligned with ASC's strategic priorities. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred) Eligible Applicants: -…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants must be full-time…

Variable (based on art auction proceeds; e.g., $1,000 donation to classroom)
ORANGE COUNTY WOMENS TRANSPORTATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

WTS Orange County Student Art Program Overview: A program introducing elementary school students to transportation through interactive presentations and art projects. Geographic Scope: Orange County,…

Sanger Education Foundation Inc · February 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Student Enrichment Program Award Geographic Scope: Sanger Independent School District (Sanger, Texas) Status: Active - Applications open October 1 annually Grade Levels: K-11th grade students…

MAMARONECK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Student Grants Program Funder: Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Mamaroneck Union Free School District, New York Focus Areas: - Student-led community initiatives - STEM and…

Approximately $1,100 average
FRIENDS OF DENVER SCHOOL OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Student Success Fund Organization: DSA Friends Foundation Geographic Scope: Denver School of the Arts (Denver, CO) Focus Areas: Increasing equity at DSA by providing financial support for: - Academic…

Arizona Glass Alliance · Rolling / Open Foundation

Studio Glass Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Glass Alliance Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Studio Glass Grant, offered by the Arizona Glass Alliance, supports the creation and…

STULLER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Stuller Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stuller Family Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Stuller Family Foundation Grant supports innovative solutions to community…

Sturgis Area Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund, part of the Sturgis…

LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

SU-CASA Arts Center Residency Program Overview: An artist-in-residence program providing teaching artists with the opportunity to lead workshops and community programs at LMCC's Arts Center and…

US $8,000
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

SU-CASA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The SU-CASA Grant is a 3-month program placing local artists…

ARTS COUNCIL OF MIDLAND · August 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Subgrant Program Funder: Arts Council of Midland (ACM) in collaboration with the City of Midland Hotel/Motel Tax Authority Overview: Since 1989, ACM has granted dollars to area 501(c)(3) non-profit…

SUFFOLK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Suffolk Foundation: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Suffolk Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Suffolk Foundation's Community Impact Grants Program supports…

MABOU MINES DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

SUITE/space (Year B Resident Artist Program) Overview: Continuation cycle for former "Year A" Resident Artists to further develop projects closer to final realization. Eligibility: BY INVITE ONLY -…

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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