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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US $3,000 - US $7,500
Teichert Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teichert Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teichert Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Teichert Foundation Grant supports organizations in…

TEIGER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Background Teiger Foundation supports contemporary visual art with a primary focus on curators. It honors the vision of founder David Teiger, who, in his lifetime, championed professionals…

TEIGER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teiger Foundation Single Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teiger Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Teiger Foundation Single Project Grant supports…

TEIGER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teiger Foundation: Hosting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teiger Foundation Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Teiger Foundation's Hosting Grant provides up to $75,000…

TELLURIDE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Welcome to the Telluride Foundation Since 2000, the Foundation has been working hard to ensure our entire region has access to the resources it needs to improve the quality of life of all…

TENNANT COMPANY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tennant Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennant Company Foundation Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Tennant Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tennessee Arts & Rural Health Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Tennessee Arts & Rural Health…

$1,000 (4-year institution/academy) or $500 (Community College/2-year academy program)
MONTEREY PENINSULA THEATRE TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Teresa Del Piero Memorial Scholarships Funder: Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust (MPPT) Contact: P.O. Box 761, Monterey, CA 93942 | (831) 649-4495 Geographic Scope: Monterey County, California Program…

METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF · July 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants Purpose: Grants created in honor of the late Teri Rogers, a woman who dedicated her life to uplifting women creatives in Kansas City. Part of a two-program initiative…

ArtsKC Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsKC Regional Arts Council Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2025 Summary The Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants, presented by ArtsKC and…

METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL OF · July 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award Purpose: Award created in honor of the late Teri Rogers, a woman who dedicated her life to uplifting women creatives in Kansas City. Part of a two-program initiative…

ArtsKC Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsKC Regional Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2025 Summary The Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award, presented by…

THE TETON SPRINGS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Teton Springs Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teton Springs Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Teton Springs Foundation Grant aims to enhance the…

CARROLL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · April 17, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Tevis College Arts Scholarships for High School Seniors Funder: Carroll County Arts Council Inc (in memory of Dorothy Tevis, devoted patron of the arts in Carroll County) Geographic Scope: Carroll…

Texas Cultural Trust Council · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Texas Medal of Arts Original Artwork Commission Funder: Texas Cultural Trust (TXCT) Geographic Scope: Texas (current or former residents) Award Amount: $5,000 stipend Program Description: The Texas…

Texas Cultural Trust Council · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Texas Women for the Arts Grants Funder: Texas Cultural Trust Council Geographic Scope: Texas Focus Areas: Arts education programs across the state Program Description: The Texas Women for the Arts…

TEXTRON CHARITABLE TRUST DTD 122353 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Textron Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Textron Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Textron Charitable Trust Grants support U.S.-based nonprofit organizations…

US $500 - US $5,000
THE EMILY HALL TREMAINE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

TF: Peer Network Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation's Peer…

US $25,000 - US $200,000
TERRA FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN ART · Rolling / Open Foundation

TFAA: Exhibition Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Terra Foundation for American Art Amount: US $25,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Terra Foundation for American Art offers…

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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