US $12,000
SPACES · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Satellite Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: SPACES Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The Satellite Fund Grants, managed by SPACES and supported by The Andy Warhol…
Grants for Arts
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.
4,970 grants
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THE SATO FDN SEPARATE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Sato Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sato Foundation 80 C 74 C08 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Sato Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in delivering cultural…
Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Schmeeckle Private Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juanita E Schmeeckle Charitable Tr Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Schmeeckle Private Foundation Grants aim to enrich lives in…
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THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Selley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Selley Foundation Grant, managed by the Greater New Orleans Foundation,…
SITKA AK PERMANENT CHARIT TR-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Sitka Alaska Permanent Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sitka Ak Permanent Charit Tr Main Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Sitka Alaska Permanent Charitable Trust,…
US $25,000
JAMES F & MARION L MILLER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Spark Award for Oregon Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Spark Award for Oregon Artists,…
US $1,000
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Spiral Shell Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Spiral Shell Fellowship, established in 2022…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Spirit of St. Louis Women's…
US $500 - US $25,000
THE STANDARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Standard's Corporate Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Standard Charitable Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Standard's Corporate…
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The Summit Foundation A Nj Nonprofit Corporation · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Summit Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Summit Foundation A Nj Nonprofit Corporation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Summit Foundation Grant aims to support various…
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Mississippi Center for Cultural Production · Rolling / Open Foundation
The TBD Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Center for Cultural Production Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The TBD Fund Grants, initiated by Sipp…
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Tom Woodward Memorial Visual Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview The Tom Woodward Memorial Visual Arts…
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Asian Arts Initiative · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _Applications Open FALL 2025_ The Velocity Fund offers twelve Philadelphia-based artists and collectives $5000 to develop and present new projects — particularly those that are experimental…
THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Virginia E. Lewis Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Virginia E. Lewis Scholarship Fund, established at The Pittsburgh…
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ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Wellik Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview The Wellik Foundation Grant Cycle Introduction The mission of The Wellik…
University of Georgia · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Willson Center Distinguished Artist Or Lecturer Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Georgia Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Willson Center…
Up to US $7,500
University of Georgia · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Willson Center Public Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Georgia Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Willson Center Public Impact Grant, offered by…
US $5,000
Franklin Furnace Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Franklin Furnace Fund Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books offers a $5000 grant to…
Franklin Furnace Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
The XENO PRIZE for Performance Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Franklin Furnace Fund Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The XENO PRIZE for Performance Arts, awarded by…
THELMA BRAUN & BOCKLETT FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Thelma Braun & Bocklett Family Foundation…
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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