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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DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant (SCAHG) Administrator: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Funder: Sullivan County Legislature Geographic Scope: Sullivan County, NY Eligibility: Arts and cultural…

Up to 7 free art classes per recipient
FAMILY FIRST COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION · July 23, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Summer 2025 Art Scholarships Funder: Family First Community Center Foundation, in part funded by a grant from the City of Renton Municipal Arts Commission Geographic Scope: Open to students of all…

Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Summer…

BARBARA INGRAM SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Summer Arts Academy - Student Intern Program Funder: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus Areas: Arts education and professional development…

BROADWAY SACRAMENTO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Intensives Scholarship Program Type: Scholarship for educational program Focus: Provides financial assistance to students attending Broadway At Music Circus – Musical Theatre Summer Intensives…

Lower East Side Printshop, Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summer Keyholder Residency Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lower East Side Printshop, Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Summer Keyholder Residency Program at Lower…

ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION · December 17, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Summer Residency with Scholarship Organization: Archie Bray Foundation Location: Helena, MT, United States Geographic Scope: International and US residents eligible Duration: June - August…

University of St Thomas · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Writers Institute Funder: University of St. Thomas (TX, US) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Creative writing, Catholic literary tradition, literary arts Program Overview The…

Illinois Arts Council Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $4,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Summer Youth Employment in the…

MARION COUNTY COMMISSION ON YOUTH INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Summer Youth Program Fund (SYPF) Overview: A national model partnership of area grant-making bodies that seasonally funds local nonprofits providing safe, engaging summer programming to thousands of…

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summer Youth Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Summer Youth Program Fund, supported by the…

Up to US $2,000
STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

SummerTime Kids Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stark Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The SummerTime Kids Grants, offered by the Stark Community…

US $10,000 - US $15,000
THE SUMMIT LEAGUE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Summit League Community Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: THE SUMMIT LEAGUE Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Summit League Community Giving Grant,…

Sundance Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sundance Collab's Cultural Impact Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Sundance Collab's Cultural Impact Residency, honoring Michael…

Sundance Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sundance Documentary Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Sundance Documentary Fund supports innovative nonfiction…

Sundance Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Sundance Institute Graton Collab Artist Opportunity serves to cultivate a stage for artists from federally and non-federally recognized California Indian tribes to tell their stories…

Sundance Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sundance Ignite X Adobe Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Sundance Ignite X Adobe Fellowship seeks emerging…

THE SUNDERLAND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ * _The Sunderland Foundation is currently undergoing a strategic review and is not accepting grant applications or proposals at this time._ * _Updated application guidelines and…

Over $10 million in first set of grants
James B McClatchy Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Sunrise Grants Status: Completed initial distribution (announced March 2023) Geographic Scope: Central Valley, California Focus Areas: - Building and activating inclusive leadership - Future of…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission The mission of the Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund is to support projects and programs which help people develop an appreciation of the arts, make the arts accessible to all…

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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