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.

5,129 grants
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SILICON VALLEY CREATES · Rolling / Open Foundation

SVCreates: ArtsEdConnect - Arts Experiences Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Creates Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary ArtsEdConnect is a platform connecting…

SILICON VALLEY CREATES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Content Emerging Artist Award SVCREATES recognizes the region’s finest artists who have demonstrated a commitment to developing their art forms and to enriching the greater Santa Clara…

SILICON VALLEY CREATES · Rolling / Open Foundation

SVCreates: Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Creates Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant…

SYLVIA PERKIN PERPETUAL CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sylvia Perkin Perp Char Trst Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Sylvia Perkin Perpetual Charitable Trust Grant supports…

SYNTHOMER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Synthomer Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Synthomer Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Synthomer Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations across the U.S. in…

Portion of $18.75 million distributed
Vancouver Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Systems Change Granting Program Status: One-time program (grants distributed in May 2021; not offered again in 2021) Award Amount: Grants were part of $18.75 million distributed across 112 projects…

Up to $50,000 (total program allocation)
MIDDLE MICHIGAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

T-Mobile Hometown Grant Status: Active/Open Program Allocation: $50,000 total investment Recurrence: Quarterly cycles Focus Areas: Projects that are ready to go and focus on: - Technology upgrades -…

T PATRICK CARR CHARITABLE TRUST XXXXX6006 · Rolling / Open Foundation

T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The T. Patrick Carr Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The T.J. and LaVerne Plunkett…

Up to US $5,000,000
TLL TEMPLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

T.L.L. Temple Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: T L L Temple Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The T.L.L. Temple Foundation is dedicated to…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

TAC Arts Build Communities' Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The TAC Arts Build Communities' Grant provides essential…

US $1,000 - US $18,000
Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

TAC Arts Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: US $1,000 - US $18,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The TAC Arts Project Support grant provides…

US $3,000 - US $30,000
Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

TAC Creative Placemaking Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: US $3,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The TAC Creative Placemaking grant aims to…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

TAC Major Cultural Institutions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The TAC Major Cultural Institutions Grant…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

TAC Partnership Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The TAC Partnership Support Grant provides crucial…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

TAC Rural Arts Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The TAC Rural Arts Project Support offers…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

TAC Small Rural Partnership Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The TAC Small Rural Partnership Support…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

TAC Small Urban Partnership Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The TAC Small Urban Partnership Support…

COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF OKLAHOMA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tahlequah Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Tahlequah Community Fund Grants, managed…

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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