Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
The Peru Arts and Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $300 Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Peru Arts and Culture Fund Grant,…
The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Peyton Anderson Foundation Inc. Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Peyton Anderson Foundation Grant - Arts &…
The Philadelphia Foundation: Art Works Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Philadelphia Foundation Amount: US $75,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The Art Works Grant…
The Portage Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Portage Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Portage Foundation Grants focus on nine vital funding…
The Porter Fleming Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Porter Fleming Foundation, established in…
The Rabin Youth Arts Award Status: Active, awarded annually since 2001 Award Purpose: Honors organizations or individuals who have made significant contributions in youth arts Award Categories: -…
The Radical Imagination Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ndn Collective Inc Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Radical Imagination Artists Grant, funded by Ndn…
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Community Assets Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025…
The Remain Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Nantucket Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The ReMain Nantucket Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Nantucket,…
The Roanoke Women's Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Roanoke Women's Foundation Amount: More than US $30,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Roanoke Women's Foundation offers…
The Robert B. Kyts & Jadwiga Roguska Kyts, M.D Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciuszko Foundation Amount: US $30,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary The Robert B. Kyts…
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Public Impact Grants in Buddhist Studies Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Council of Learned Societies Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 07,…
The Rogers Family Scholarship Fund Award Amount: Up to CDN $25,000 annually Number of Awards: Two scholarship awards are offered under this fund Award Components: - The Edward S. Rogers Scholarship -…
The Ross Foundation Philanthropic Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ross Foundation Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Ross Foundation Philanthropic Grant…
The Roundhouse Foundation: Open Call for Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Roundhouse Foundation Amount: US $2,501 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Roundhouse…
The Roundhouse Foundation: Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Roundhouse Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Roundhouse Foundation offers small grants…
The Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum Grant Funder: Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA) and National Italian American Foundation (NIAF), in partnership with Joe and Anthony Russo…
The Ruth Maleczech Award Overview: Annual award honoring a performer who embodies Ruth Maleczech's daring and raw, naked fearlessness in every performance. Criteria: Award goes to a performer who…
The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award Geographic Scope: New York State Resident Age Requirement: 25+ Grant Type: Unrestricted Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Playwriting/Screenwriting…
The Saints Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saints Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Saints Arts Grants support theater, dance, music, and multi-disciplinary…
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.
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.
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.