National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Center: A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: US $110,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The A. W. Mellon Postdoctoral…
Grants for Arts
Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
4,970 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What grants for arts are open right now?
Up to US $50,000
National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Center: Ailsa Mellon Bruce Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Center for Advanced Study in…
National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Center: Beinecke Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: US $55,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Beinecke Postdoctoral Fellowship at the…
Up to US $8,000
National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Center: Beinecke Visiting Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Center for Advanced Study in…
National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Center: Leonard A. Lauder Visiting Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: US $12,500 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Center for Advanced Study…
Up to US $50,000
National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Center: Paul Mellon Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Paul Mellon Senior Fellowships at…
Up to US $50,000
National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Center: Samuel H. Kress Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Samuel H. Kress Senior…
Up to US $50,000
National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Center: William C. Seitz Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The William C. Seitz Senior…
National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview The Center The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts is the National Gallery’s research institute. We foster the study of the production, use, and cultural meaning of art, artifacts,…
United Way of Midland County · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
The Chair Project Artist Application Overview: The Chair Project is an exhibition and event hosted by United Way of Midland County at the Midland Center for the Arts. Artists create artwork on…
Foundation Management · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Charles B. Goddard Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation Management Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Charles B. Goddard Foundation Grant focuses on empowering individuals…
THE CHISHOLM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Chisholm Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chisholm Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Chisholm Foundation offers grants to support arts, education, and religion…
University of Maryland, College Park · Rolling / Open State
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center The Clarice is a performing arts complex on the campus of the University of Maryland College Park. It presents annual performance seasons of music, dance and…
Entertainment Community Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Creative Economy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Creative Economy Fund offers vital support to digital creators and…
US $10,000 - US $25,000
MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Creative Forces Community…
$1,500
THE VERY ASIAN FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation
The Creators Grant Status: Active and accepting applications Award Amount: $1,500 per grant Geographic Scope: Open to individuals nationwide Focus Areas: - Creative projects across various artistic…
$60,000 over three years
THE GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
The Cummings Foundation Artist Residency Overview: The Griffin Museum of Photography was awarded a $60,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation in June 2023 to support artist residencies over three…
Up to $5,000
THE ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE OF NEW YORK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
The Deborah J. Norden Fund Overview: The Deborah J. Norden Fund awards up to $5,000 annually in travel grants to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history,…
AIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Delano & Aldrich/Emerson Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architects Foundation Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Delano & Aldrich/Emerson Fellowship,…
US $60,000
World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Democracy Cycle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Democracy Cycle is a five-year initiative by…
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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