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…
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.
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…
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…
Strategic Investment Grants Overview: Grant program for nonprofit organizations aligned with ASC's strategic priorities. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred) Eligible Applicants: -…
Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walmart Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Strengthening Communities- Caring and Connected NWA Grant aims to…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stuller Family Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Stuller Family Foundation Grant supports innovative solutions to community…
Sturgeon River Pottery Fund for Education in the Visual Arts Overview: Established in 1999 by local residents Steve and Karen Andrews in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. Named after Sturgeon…
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…
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…
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…
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 County Destination Development: History, Arts & Culture Grant Program Funder: Discover Long Island Inc Program Status: Active - 2026 cycle announced Geographic Scope: Suffolk County, Long…
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…
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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