Support for Artists & Creative Individuals (SACI) Funder: Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), administered through City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) Geographic Scope: City of…
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.
Support for Organizations (SO) Funder: Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), administered through City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) Geographic Scope: City of Houston, TX Funding…
Support for Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Houston Arts Alliance Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The Support for Organizations Grant by Houston Arts…
Overview Serving the Arts Community We serve as a connector between artists, arts networks, government leaders, arts advocates, arts educators, and arts education organizations. Through grants to…
Supported Projects Overview: A range of projects that IMI has helped launch, produce, or develop through resources and collaboration. These programs celebrate and elevate independent creators. Focus…
Supporting Arts & Cultural Vitality Teams Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Amount: US $3,225 - US $7,225 Last Updated: August 27, 2025…
Supporting Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: CT Office of the Arts- Department of Economic and Community Development Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The…
Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund Funder: National Alliance to End Homelessness Status: Active funding opportunity Geographic Scope: United States Background: Established in honor of…
Sustainability Grants Funder: South Arts Inc Geographic Scope: Nine-state region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee…
Sustainability Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Door County Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Sustainability Grants provide essential operational…
Overview _NOTE: We will not be holding an open call this fall for 2024 residency grants._ Sustainable Arts Foundation The Sustainable Arts Foundation supports artists and writers with children. We…
Sustained Support Midstream Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Sustained Support Midstream Grant provides crucial operational funding for arts…
Sustaining Impact Grant - First-Time Applicants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Fund for the Arts' Sustaining Impact…
Sustaining Impact Grant - Returning Applicants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Sustaining Impact Grant from the Fund…
Overview _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ Suzanne H. Lee Trust Charitable organizations in Brockport, New York area.…
SVCREATES Arts Relief & Recovery Fund Status: Completed Geographic Scope: Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County and surrounding areas) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the nonprofit arts…
SVCREATES NEA ARP Recovery Grant Program Status: Application period closed (early 2022) Funding Source: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) grants Geographic Scope:…
SVCREATES Unrestricted Operating Grants Geographic Scope: Santa Clara County and surrounding Central California regions Program Type: Ongoing annual grants to support unrestricted operating funds for…
SVCreates: Arts Access Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Creates Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Arts Access Grants provided by Silicon Valley Creates aim to enhance access to…
SVCreates: ArtsEdConnect - Arts Experiences & Materials Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Creates Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary ArtsEdConnect is a vital…
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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