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.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Classroom Resources Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Theatre Wing Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Andrew Lloyd Webber…
The Andrew McMorris Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andrew McMorris Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Andrew McMorris Foundation…
The Andy Warhol Foundation- Arts Writers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Andy…
The Art of Science Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The City Garden Clubs of New York Amount: US $145 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Art of Science program at the New York Botanical Garden…
The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship for Independent Researchers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The…
The Arts -Crisp-Ellert Grants for Visual Art in St. Augustine Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: September 12, 2025…
The Arts Mean Business Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Illinois Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Arts Mean Business Grants, offered by the Community Foundation…
The Arts: Multiyear Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation's Arts Grant…
The Arts: One-Year Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Arts Grant Program, funded by the Mary Duke…
Overview One Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. Residencies must take place between June 1, and May 31, and begin on the…
The Awesome Foundation - Philly Chapter Grants Deadline: Rolling deadlines Overview Funding opportunity with rolling deadline cycle.
The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Bank of America Foundation…
The Barra Foundation - The Catalyst Fund Deadline: Rolling deadlines Overview Funding opportunity with rolling deadline cycle.
The Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smithsonian Institution (SI) Amount: Up to US $58,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Betsy James Wyeth…
The Better Angels/Lavine Fellowship Award Type: Mentorship program for documentary filmmakers Purpose: A mentorship program for history documentary filmmakers whose work explores inclusive stories…
The Bews Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Bews Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Bews Foundation Grants support charitable organizations…
The Black Fund of Central Texas Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Black Fund of Central Texas Amount: Approximately US $12,500 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Black Fund of Central Texas aims…
Overview Our Story The Bronx Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation in The Bronx, solely dedicated to delivering resources to the borough. Mission The Bronx Community…
The Cape Cod Artist Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Provincetown Art Association and Museum Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Cape Cod Artist Scholarship, offered by the…
The Center for Fiction / Susan Kamil Emerging Writer Fellowships Program Type: Fellowship for emerging fiction writers Geographic Scope: New York City-based writers only Focus Areas: Early-career…
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.
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.
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.