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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METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

TD Bank Business & the Arts Partnership Awards Funder: Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) in partnership with TD Bank Geographic Scope: Greenville, SC Award Type: Recognition and partnership awards…

TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

TD Charitable Foundation: Capacity Building Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Td Charitable Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The TD Charitable…

ISSAQUAH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Grants Program Type: Annual grant awards for teachers and schools Geographic Scope: Issaquah School District (WA), all 27 schools Overview: Bringing innovation to classrooms has been a core…

$325,000 total (2025-26 cycle); historically ~$200,000+ annually
PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

PEF Teacher Grants Overview: PEF Teacher Grants help inspirational teachers in every PUSD school enhance the classroom experience for their students. Grants are provided directly to educators and…

IRVINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION · February 27, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Teacher Grants Funder: Irvington Education Foundation (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Irvington school district Purpose: The Irvington Education Foundation invites Irvington teachers and administrators to…

MAMARONECK SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Grants Program Funder: Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Mamaroneck Union Free School District, New York Focus Areas: - Classroom environment improvements -…

$500 - $15,000
FOUNDATION FOR ORANGE COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Impact Grants Overview: Grants that fund school science projects and beyond, supporting classroom projects in STEM, visual and performing arts, and other educational initiatives. The…

San Rafael Public Education Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Mini Grants + DEIB Grants Funder: San Rafael Public Education Foundation (HeadsUp) Amount: Up to $500 per grant Geographic Scope: San Rafael City Schools and partner districts (Bahia Vista,…

KUTZTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grant Program Overview: The Kutztown Area School District Education Foundation provides mini grants to support innovative classroom projects and educational initiatives across all…

MCMINNVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 40 · October 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Overview: McMinnville Education Foundation (MEF) provides mini-grants to McMinnville School District (MSD) staff to enrich classrooms, grade level teams, and whole schools by…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Teacher Mini-Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF) and Ashland City Schools Foundation (ACSF) Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Eligibility: - K-12 teachers from any school…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Art Together Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $3,200 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Teaching Art Together Grant empowers Kentucky teachers to…

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF THE SOUTHERN FINGER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching Artist Grants Overview: Supports sequential, arts education projects for K-12 students through in-school or after-school projects. Also called Public School Teaching Artist grants.…

MONMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teaching Artist Relief Grants Overview: Relief grants funded by the New Jersey Arts & Culture Renewal Fund (NJACRF) of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, administered by Monmouth Arts as…

Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artist Roster Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Teaching Artist Roster connects professional artists and arts educators…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Teaching Artist Training Support arts education providers to have the skills and knowledge they need to provide high-quality inclusive, equitable, and youth-informed programming. The…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artists and Organizations Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Teaching…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teaching Artists Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Teaching Artists Directory Grant by the Kentucky Arts Council aims to empower…

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Technical Assistance Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Technical Assistance Grant Program by the…

THE TED AND SHANNON SKOKOS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ted & Shannon Skokos Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ted and Shannon Skokos Foundation Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Ted & Shannon Skokos Foundation Grant, established in 2008,…

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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