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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Teacher Grants Funder: Irvington Education Foundation (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Irvington school district Purpose: The Irvington Education Foundation invites Irvington teachers and administrators to…
Teacher Grants Program Funder: Mamaroneck Schools Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Mamaroneck Union Free School District, New York Focus Areas: - Classroom environment improvements -…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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